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BONES BRIGADE: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHYMovie Reviews
Documentary about the group of talented young men assembled by skateboarder Stacy Peralta includes archival footage and first-person accounts. Cast:Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Shepard Fairey, Tommy Guerrero, Ben Harper, Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, Rodney Mullen, Stacy Peralta, George PowellDirector:Stacy PeraltaRelease Date:November 2, 2012DVD Release:December 4, 2012From:Bones BrigadeLength:1 hr 30 min
DECEMBER 4, 2012
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography, Good (Not Great) Reviews (Doc) Limited
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography played in limited release to good not great reviews. • Dave McGinn wrote in the Toronto Globe & Mail, "Fans of skateboarding will revel in this look at the personalities that revolutionized the sport.... packed with archival footage and intimate interviews..." More Reviews Below...
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography Positive Reviews (12 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (8 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: MODERATE "...tirelessly mythologizing... the nearly two-hour film becomes an echo chamber of personal dramas and exploits, not to mention propulsive soundtrack cues..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 313 words, 11/02/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "What grabs you, stays with you, is the story of the boys who would be skateboarding kings and the men who remember their brief and shining reign."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 520 words, 11/09/12
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...you'll get a kick out of this... makes a great companion piece to Peralta's 'Dogtown and Z-Boys,' which leaves off where 'Bones Brigade' begins."(See all of V.A. Musetto's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 150 words, 11/02/12
Bruce DeMara, Toronto Star: MODERATE(cg) "...the images are impressive to watch and the nostalgic look back by those who were there is well-observed and often poignant. It just seems like an awfully long grind."(See all of Bruce DeMara's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 444 words, 11/30/12
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "Stacy Peralta's blend of archival film and photos with new interviews is traditional but energized, and his talking heads are candid and insightful..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 10/31/12
Dave McGinn, Toronto Globe & Mail: VERY GOOD(cg) "Fans of skateboarding will revel in this look at the personalities that revolutionized the sport.... packed with archival footage and intimate interviews..."(See all of Dave McGinn's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 105 words, 04/27/12
Radheyan Simonpillai, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "The film may be shameless self-promotion and navel-gazing (it's sponsored by Vans), but the interviews are so candid and introspective that it's worthwhile."(See all of Radheyan Simonpillai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 211 words, 11/29/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (5 Reviews)
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "Stacy Peralta's blend of archival film and photos with new interviews is traditional but energized, and his talking heads are candid and insightful..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 10/31/12
Noel Murray, AV Club: EXCELLENT(cg) "...surprisingly emotional and inspirational too.... captures the camaraderie and creativity of its times, all scored to '80s punk and new wave."(See all of Noel Murray's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 394 words, 11/01/12
Chris Barsanti, Pop Matters: VERY GOOD(cg) "Peralta puts himself front-and-center in the interviews that provide a spine for a stream of old VHS skate footage and faded photographs."(See all of Chris Barsanti's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 680 words, 11/19/12
Radheyan Simonpillai, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "The film may be shameless self-promotion and navel-gazing (it's sponsored by Vans), but the interviews are so candid and introspective that it's worthwhile."(See all of Radheyan Simonpillai's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 211 words, 11/29/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: MODERATE "...tirelessly mythologizing... the nearly two-hour film becomes an echo chamber of personal dramas and exploits, not to mention propulsive soundtrack cues..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 313 words, 11/02/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "What grabs you, stays with you, is the story of the boys who would be skateboarding kings and the men who remember their brief and shining reign."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 520 words, 11/09/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Robert Koehler, Daily Variety: EXCELLENT "...exemplifies Stacy Peralta's knack for serving up stylish images and documenting wildly entertaining characters who could simply not be invented..."(See all of Robert Koehler's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 598 words, 01/25/12
Justin Lowe, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "Deep, rich and resonant... will provide fans with an enticing portal to revisit skateboarding's glory days and introduce the era to a whole new generation..."(See all of Justin Lowe's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 710 words, 01/27/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "What grabs you, stays with you, is the story of the boys who would be skateboarding kings and the men who remember their brief and shining reign."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 520 words, 11/09/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: MODERATE "...tirelessly mythologizing... the nearly two-hour film becomes an echo chamber of personal dramas and exploits, not to mention propulsive soundtrack cues..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 313 words, 11/02/12
13.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography's reviews are separated by an average 13.5 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Bones Brigade: An Autobiography's reviews cover 12.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 4,529 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 377 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 30 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography's reviews on average broke 30 days before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Bones Brigade: An Autobiography's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Bones Brigade: An Autobiography (12 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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