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DECONSTRUCTING DAD: THE MUSIC, MACHINES AND MYSTERY OF RAYMOND SCOTTMovie Reviews
Documentary about the life and work of American maverick composer, bandleader, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott, made by his son. Cast:John Williams, Jeff Winner, Gert-Jan Blom, Irwin Chusid, Herb Deutsch, Mark Mothersbaugh, DJ Spooky, Greg Ford, Will Friedwald, Pearl Warnow Winters, Hal Willner, Caolyn MakoverDirector:Stanley WarnowRelease Date:July 13, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:Quad CinemaLength:1 hr. 37 min.
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott, Very Good Reviews (Doc) NYC
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott played in New York City to very good reviews. • Lou Lumenick wrote in the New York Post, "...pays lavish tribute to the work of Raymond Scott.... Accolades come from such admirers as Oscar-winning composer John Williams and Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo." More Reviews Below...
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott Positive Reviews (6 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...heartfelt.... well-made film argues that Raymond Scott's most significant achievements were his inventions of electronic instruments..."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 07/13/12
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...pays lavish tribute to the work of Raymond Scott.... Accolades come from such admirers as Oscar-winning composer John Williams and Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 262 words, 07/13/12
Simon Abrams, Village Voice: GOOD "...the subject is more compelling than the filmmaker's approach is cogent.... it might be a messy biography, but it is a fascinating primer on Raymond Scott's work."(See all of Simon Abrams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 252 words, 07/11/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Simon Abrams, Village Voice: GOOD "...the subject is more compelling than the filmmaker's approach is cogent.... it might be a messy biography, but it is a fascinating primer on Raymond Scott's work."(See all of Simon Abrams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 252 words, 07/11/12
Kalvin Henely, Slant: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a work of careful consideration, moral weighing, and deliberateness of craft... a proud show-and-tell response to growing fan interest in Raymond Scott..."(See all of Kalvin Henely's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 407 words, 07/09/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...heartfelt.... well-made film argues that Raymond Scott's most significant achievements were his inventions of electronic instruments..."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 07/13/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: GOOD "Though the pic meanders somewhat in the absence of a clear throughline, the focus on Scott's music and electronic experimentation remains strong throughout..."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 517 words, 07/11/12
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "There is such a thing as being too close to your subject... scattershot... while admittedly providing plenty of fascinating details, doesn't quite do its subject justice."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 411 words, 07/13/12
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...heartfelt.... well-made film argues that Raymond Scott's most significant achievements were his inventions of electronic instruments..."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 07/13/12
12.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott's reviews are separated by an average 12.0 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.
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott (6 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott's reviews cover 6.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,393 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 399 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott Coverage, Volume & Length (6 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 14.5 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott's reviews on average broke 14.5 hours 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 Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott (6 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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