It was sad and great at parts.
the whole pap thing is just ridiculous

No one can deny that that woman has never really had any solid foundation for a life of normalcy, and I feel sad for her. Certainly she's made mistakes of her own volition, but I can't say for sure that I would do a whole lot better, the nervous breakdown was imminent. I'm a compassionate person, I won't talk a lot of sh*t about someone in pain even if they keep entertaining.

I voted "yes", but i dunno, she still seems like she'd dive head first into another relationship if given the opportunity.
What I liked about the documentary is how unbelievably country she is nowadays...she didn't used to be like that. It's her dad's influence, clearly.
It was an enjoyable show though.
I don't pity her, and I don't think that's what she wants, but I also don't think she's really in the clear yet, which is why it's great this conservator thing is still going on.

dont really have a strong affect on me. but the documentary was just plain sad

That poor woman needs real friends. Not people that sit and laugh when she's telling them she's hurting or angry. I understand that they're just trying to keep the mood light and stuff but sometimes we (women/mothers) need someone to listen, really listen, to what we're saying about our insecurities and/or fears, and right now she is surrounded by 'yes' people, not real friends. Personally, although I certainly wish for the best and hope that she comes out of all this a stronger, more secure woman/mother, I don't think it's time for her 'come-back'. She needs to get away (back home, to her roots) and build her foundation with people that love her truly, a place for her sons to have normalcy and a place for her to heal. Touring is a mistake (I think) and it will end up shoving her deeper into her shell. She looks so sad and what she needs is the love and nurturing of 'real' people, not fans.

All the luck and good fortune in the world to her.

Also, that country-act/reality is SUCH a ploy that's going to work tremendously for the new album, she is just like every typical country girl in the rest of America--the space between New York and LA. Every one of those ladies could see herself in those moments, and this is just not the type of personality you see on TV often! Half of the folks who went out for the Taylor Swift album will do the same for Britney-- the rest will let her hyper-sexual image get in the way, but be compensated for the millions of more open-minded fans that Britney has.

BRITNEY IS AMAZING, I cried when I saw it, but she's a strong girl and she just needs to take each day at a time....LOVE HER AND SO EXCITED FOR TOMORROW!!

She has always been "country," billyart. When it comes down to it, she is just a girl from the Louisiana-Mississippi line who has a star glow that has built a career for her. She has just put on a mask for so long... (The fake "Hollywood" accent has always bothered me.) I think she's finally to the point of just letting people see who she is. Especially after things that have happened with her family... it's better just to let it all out in the open!

I think that the things Britney said in the documentary were really sincere, but I also think they never really showed the RAW Britney, like I expected. Each shot she was done up for something. I guess it just shows you that she really doesn't have time to just have a regular life and time for herself like most people. I think it is very sad, and I think that her whole situation is making her like Peter Pan--she can't grow up; she just dreams of it.

i didnt watch, because whatever life she leads? is ultimatley up to her...>Including how the Paps treat her.

cat, you should watch it and then you'd feel differently I think about that statement.

Wow, 2/3 of Popsugar voters were swayed. Evidently propaganda still works.

Yes it did change my view of her...the doc made me LOVE HER EVEN MORE! I didn't know that was possible! First off, she is just so beautiful (again) even when she is scrubby she is just gorgeous. Secondly, I do feel bad for her regarding the paps. It's easy for us outsiders who have no idea what it is like to be famous to accuse her of being a whiner but you can see from the doc (and any footage of her) that attention/stalking she receives from the paps is 20x what the 'average' celeb gets. It does make it impossible for her to live her life. Lastly, she is an amazing dancer and performer. You can see her passion for it in the doc. I can't wait for her to get out and feel the energy and love from her fans. It will give her the last boost of confidence she needs. Can't wait for tomorrow! THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!

Seriously I was over the entire Britney Saga ...I'm glad to hear shes gotten her life back together but I'm tired of hearing about it just like I was tired of hearing about her break down/fall from grace... I would have thrown up if I watched it!

Britney's vulnerability reminds me so much of Marilyn Monroe. There is something so tragic about her seemingly charmed life. For awhile it seemed that she might take the same path as Marilyn. Thankfully she seems to be slowly regaining a healthy lifestyle.

i really felt sad for her. i couldn't imagine living a life like a hunted animal. never having time to be alone with your thoughts or to just go shopping by yourself without fifty paps following you or chasing you. her eyes looked so sad like she has been beaten and is trying to accept it. i think she is growing up and her 'come back' is really a coming of age. does that make sense?

there were moments of clarity and moments of WTF did she just say? I'm not convinced that she is stable, I'm sure left to her own devices she would go back to crazy britney that the paps know and love

*What do I say carefully so I'm not compared to that idiot*... I can't stand people whining about self-created problems, hmmm, I can't relate...therefore I couldn't care less.

The way she is hounded and harrassed by the paps is not a self-created problem.

I didn't watche the doc, but I know that her last two albums, plus the break down, made me think differently about her. In the past, when she was first popular, I thought all her songs were just lame "do me" euphamisms and that she was nothing more than a hot chick trying to capitalize on her hotness. Now... I dunno. I agree that it seems she's coming of age and coming into her own, and the pain that she's gone through -- and sings about now -- gives her more credibility.

"The way she is hounded and harrassed by the paps is not a self-created problem."

why wouldn't they follow her? If I were waiting for a celebrity to act like a classless fool...I'd follow her without a doubt.

We are talking about Britney Spears, the one asking papps to follow her into public restrooms and then dating the sleaziest one of all are we not. That's pretty damn self-created. You all go right ahead, but I'm not giving her credit where it isn't due.

She said last night that she has always had paps on her like that but she was so busy and going going going that she never noticed it. But then once she was able to sit back and try to live her normal life, they were still there and had increased. It's not a new thing that she is followed like that.

Plus, try to live a normal life with 60 photographers following your every move. It's been almost a year since the last "crazy thing" she did. Think those paps would give up by now and move on to something actually interesting.

Of course a couple of you will never get over being a downer so.....

Okay, I'm not going to lie, I'm not the biggest fan of Britney though I do jam out to her every now and then. I watched the documentary today and I really did feel her at times, but I feel she brought it on herself. There was a point in the show where she said that she feels basically trapped. The things that she should come easier to her is so hard to get. The way I feel about it is, she was given the opportunity to do whatever she wanted to do, she completely broke down. Shaving your head and attacking someone with a umbrella is not the way to prove you deserve independence. The whole stand off at her house was the last straw. Now don't get me wrong, being who she is and the environment that she resides in on a daily basis is very condusive to someone just breaking down. But she is an adult, she has responsibilities and should act as such. Think about it she isn't the only person, since the whole era of the pap, who has had there lives made unmanageable at times. It's just the way that they deal with it that makes them a true star.

It doesn't sway me any, but then again, I didn't dislike/like her much to begin with. I don't follow her career that much, beside the occasional watching her on tv when she performed on some shows.

But, it's gotta be pretty tough living like that being chased around like that. Sometimes I think they should have some rules for paps going around like that too...

Firstly, I love her.

I think most of the people lost the idea of her being a REAL PERSON and this documentary definitely cleared things out.

But I still think she needs to live her life for herself. Know who she is and all that stuff. She should get the surrounding people outta there and think and do things for herself. Decisions decisions.

And of course
Pop Corner is the way to go

So sick of all the 'tag lines' used for people who see through the usual tactics. I'm a realist. She has no real talent with computerized voice overs and that pathetic,robotic dancing. She's not worth the money she makes. Period. I appreciate real talent and give kudos where it's due. I'm just fed up with her being on her for every damn day with this pathetic ploy to make more money.
*I know...if you don't like her...stay off her posts so it'll just be filled with people who love her and make it look good.* Wrong.

And what grown-ass woman controlled by her father with 2 kids raised by their own ridiculous father would be doing anything 'crazy'. That girl is a nut left on her own. She needs to be institutionalized not glorified.

those boys are so damn adorable cutest celeb kids

...well vented now. Moving on.
*thanking God I'm not Britney Spears*

How can you be a realist when you don't know any real facts? It's all speculation and what we saw. No one actually knows whats happened or whats really happening now. Manic depression, bipolar, insane, postpartum, multiple personality are all different but can look similar to the outside world. My ex is manic depressive, personality disorder, and bipolar so I know what that looks like. I honestly don't care if she was rebellious and didn't give a crap what happened, she has pulled it together and I applaud that. Even with her father and controlling her.

I would rather be supportive and wish well for her than be such a sh*t about it

I watched it with my husband. And even though she has all this money and all these opportunities to do so much she actually has nothing. I felt bad for her. B\c britney isn't a happy person. When she began to cry I said to myself this is a women that has broken down and has nothing. Like she said her life has no passion in it. she is lonely. she only has her father. who micro manages everything that she does. which in a way if it weren't for him she probably would not be here. I've always been a fan of britney. and im glad that she is getting the help that she needs.

it seemed like she was so sad the whole documentry. i blame her parents partially, they are stage parents shoving fame down her throat at 16 and sure maybe the first couple years she liked it(as she said last night) but surely she vented to her parents about wanting to take a break but wasnt listened to and ultimately led to what happend these past two years.

It didn't change what I think of her in the least.
I still think she's mentally unstable and needs to get some help/treatment, and I still don't think she's very talented. She has always been an average, typical pop star in my eyes. Not saying there's anything wrong with her, to each his own, but I've never understood what all the hype was about regarding Britney's personal life and career.

I just have to say it is very sad how the whole paparazzi thing is distorted. Yes, they are a big problem for lots of stars, but you can avoid them 85% of the time. I know this for a fact. There are also ways to make sure that they FIND you 85% of the time...and Britney's actions show that she wants them to be there. Maybe it is a mental issue that causes this, maybe it is an attention thing, maybe it is a drug thing...

The bottom line is that if she didn't want to be swarmed by the paparazzi, she could avoid them. But she choses not to.

I also think it is scary how "fans" would try to rush her into this, when she really needs a break. Stress causes mental episodes and relapses in drug addicts. Press junkets are not the place for an unbalanced person who needs to focus on her most important job: Being a mother.

Didn't watch. The only thing that will change my opinion of her is her getting out of the biz that makes her oh so misérable. Besides, there are other charities I feel deserve my monies so I give to those.

hilarious.

what actions would these be? leaving her house?

i feel really bad for her. she became huge from the media and then the media took her down more than any other celeb. its funny how f*cked up our society is since our own paparazzi is owned by WB. Sad huh? i really hope she gets better and stronger from all of this! people are def rooting for her =)

i kind of wanted to say no since i think that i always saw that side of her, but i didn't like the comment next to it. i think that she did give us a good way of looking at her and what she's gone through and i can't wait to see how she does in 2009. she's really coming into herself and i hope that we just see wonderful things from here on out.

I watched the documentary...and while I'm not a Britney fan and I didn't come away with anything new...I did feel an overwhelming sadness for her...it's easy for everyone to say what they would do if they were in her position...but since no one is in her position its hard to gauge who's really at fault...but I hope that she gets better and finds her ultimate happiness...

it was very sad to watch...but i think shes in a better place. she seems like shes getting back on track....which is very exciting for all of us.

Brian, you might find it "hilarious", but I find it pretty sad the way the public is mislead when it comes to her and paparazzi. But if it makes you feel better to buy into the fairytale, go ahead. What ever floats your boat!

"How can you be a realist when you don't know any real facts?"

I know I saw that fool go into a public restroom and asked a papp to come in. When was the last time some star did that? I know I saw her naked 'pet monkey' on the internet...who stole her drawers?

Come on...be fooled. But don't be ridiculous. I'd appreciate it if she'd just be honest and say hey...I'm wealthy and spoiled and I effed up. That I could at least say...ok. But you still suck.

it was very sad.

Jill, I do believe that she could do things to make it "less crazy" but I highly doubt that she or her people are orchestrating the whole thing or even telling them where she will be. She genuinely seemed scared and actually said it when the cameraman was in the car and she was walking into a store (not on camera.) I meant hilarious not at your whole post, but at your saying that it can be avoided 85% of the time. That seems ridiculously high to me. Either way, I'm floating in my clueless boat with 61% of the other people that voted

Mes. lol You did not say "pet monkey!" lol
You are a mess! She was sick then. that's what I meant on my post after yours. From what I have heard she is on mood stabilizers or something and keeping her "together." But you can get on those for anything nowadays. I really think she had postpartum and that's why she left all the time...but what do I know.

I know I'm a big Brit cheerleader and I probably would choose to believe the fairy tale, but I really do think that the paps are as bad as they seem to be.

seriously if she wanted a "normal" life she would have moved back to middle america with her family and away from the paps and the LA scene. If she really wanted privacy she wouldn't live in one of the most sought after areas of LA. I feel bad for her, but it doesn't seem that hard. There are TONS of super celebrities who are not hounded like that with the paps (look at Johnny Depp ) He moved AWAY from all of the drama and he still kept his fame.

I didn't watch. But from reading the commentaries I have to wonder why she doesn't simply retire for a while. Go back to Lousiana, take care of her boys, lead a somewhat normal life with a bit less paparazzis.

Or she so wants to be in the limelight so much and not fade away that she'll just keep up with releasing albums, touring and doing media rounds while surrounded with people who are only there for the business.

Yes. I have always loved Britney. I thought the doc was sooo sweet and I feel for Brit. She didn't choose to have her freedom taken away. We can't have it all in life, so this the draw back of fame but people don't ask for paps to stalk them. I thought the part when she intimated her dad was sooooo funny and cute. She is just an awesome girl. I wish her all the best.

Britney Spears is not right in the head.

I do not think she could carry out another world tour. She will break after a few shows if she tried.

She just got too famous too fast, and what she was famous for was being this young , sexy , dancer. I just do not think she has it in her anymore. Everything from her is over manufactured and been done before. I actually kind of like her, but I just do not see her EVER being as huge as she was years ago.

I also think she has gone through way too much in the public eye.

I totally agree with Mesayme and Jillness. I even heard Harvey Levin on a radio station this morning and he says he knows for a fact that she has connections with the paparazzi (not theirs, btw) and this is how they know where she will be all the time.

When I hear these things it just makes her look like a hypocrite so my respect for her goes down the tube.

Clearly, Britney went through a period last year where she was suffering from mental illness. It was during this time that she grabbed onto the attention from the paps (ie - inviting them into the restroom) and made a mistake in doing so. It was probably a bit of the "if you can't beat 'em join 'em mentality". People in the public and private sectors deserve to make mistakes and move on from them. That is exactly what Britney is doing in front of the entire world.

Obvioulsy, as a 15 year from a tiny town, her dreams of stardom never included daily harrold assment and judgement. It is not self-created. The pap and public obsession with Britney can be compared to only a few others in history. Princess Diana comes to mind. Clearly, this harrassment is a major drain on her life and her family. She does not deserve it. And saying she does due to a mental breakdown she had is just cruel.

Mes - you might not find her talented. But obviously, she has a huge fan base that has cemented her icon status over her 10 year career. This album will go #1. Womanizer was a major commercial success. Rolling Stone gave both Blackout and Circus high marks.

So, just because you aren't a fan doesn't mean she is talentless. She couldn't comeback from the career suicide she almost committed last year if that was the case.

If anything, the special made me think that she is not getting better at all. I especially don't think she owned up to the events that got her into this mess. It seemed like she was blaming those around her, but unwilling to take responsibility for herself. I don't know, maybe she needs some more distance from that "crazy year" to gain some perspective. Hopefully those around her keep their watchful eyes on her so that she really can get better. But from what I saw, I don't think she should be releasing/promoting an album or gearing up for a world tour. Take it easy Brit.