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06/14/13 |
Excellent |
"...the singers behind the stars seldom get the credit they deserve. That's something the comprehensive and stirring documentary aims to correct." |
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04/19/13 |
Excellent |
"For all his vocal struggles, Helm taps a well of emotion in the firmer performances here. He may have had an unsatisfying end, but this fine film fashions one for him." |
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04/29/13 |
Poor |
"...slipshod.... For all the star's efforts, the movie itself ends up little more than an exploitation item, a sad place-holder until the real thing comes along." |
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04/20/12 |
Excellent |
"Macdonald tracked down two of the star's white half-siblings, whose interviews reveal fascinating aspects of race and power on their native Jamaica." |
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06/29/12 |
Excellent |
"...raw and mangy... Thanks to the theater's acoustics, the sound shoots right through you. It's an audio marvel -- a good thing since the visuals can be downright weird." |
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10/27/10 |
Excellent |
"...observant... enjoyable... contains a wealth of live performances and rehearsals, highlighting Merritt's mix of murderous humor and merry tunes." |