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JASON BECKER: NOT DEAD YETMovie Reviews
Documentary about a rock musician who defied the odds after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease at age 19. Cast:Jason Becker, Ehren Becker, Gary Becker, Pat Becker, Ron Becker, Marty Friedman, Steve Hunter, Dave Lopez, Serrana Pilar, Joe Satriani, Steve VaiDirector:Jesse VileRelease Date:December 7, 2012DVD Release:December 18, 2012From:Kino LorberLength:1 hr 30 min
DECEMBER 18, 2012
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet, Good Reviews (Doc) Limited
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet played in limited release to good reviews. • Rob Salem wrote in the Toronto Star, "...inspirational... You do not feel sorry for Jason Becker any more than he feels sorry for himself... you just can't help it. He's got you smiling too." More Reviews Below...
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet Positive Reviews (9 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: GOOD "...heartfelt... The film says frustratingly little about how everything is managed financially, but the perseverance by all concerned is beautiful to see."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 12/14/12
Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...for a film so dedicated to celebrating what Becker can still accomplish, his early performing career gets a lot more emphasis than the music still being composed."(See all of Farran Smith Nehme's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 241 words, 12/14/12
Rob Salem, Toronto Star: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...inspirational... You do not feel sorry for Jason Becker any more than he feels sorry for himself... you just can't help it. He's got you smiling too."(See all of Rob Salem's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 712 words, 12/07/12
Michelle Orange, Village Voice: VERY GOOD "...expertly measured, emotional... That Becker's sharp decline is unbearable to watch is the hint of what it must have been to endure."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 199 words, 12/12/12
Rick Groen, Toronto Globe & Mail: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...an unremarkable exercise in craft dedicated to a thoroughly remarkable artist - the tale is sublime, the telling only serviceable."(See all of Rick Groen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 587 words, 12/07/12
Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian: VERY GOOD(cg) "As the interviews in Jesse Vile's film illustrate, Becker and his family retain an impressive perspective and sense of humor."(See all of Marc Mohan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 201 words, 12/14/12
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Michelle Orange, Village Voice: VERY GOOD "...expertly measured, emotional... That Becker's sharp decline is unbearable to watch is the hint of what it must have been to endure."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 199 words, 12/12/12
Drew Hunt, Slant: MODERATE(cg) "Becker's story is quite extraordinary. [However,] Jesse Vile's film, despite its best intentions, is merely a serviceable extension of his own fandom."(See all of Drew Hunt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 468 words, 12/10/12
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: GOOD "...heartfelt... The film says frustratingly little about how everything is managed financially, but the perseverance by all concerned is beautiful to see."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 12/14/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "We witness what appears to be a perfect combination of never-say-die patient, supportive and imaginative family, and creative drive..."(See all of John DeFore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 432 words, 12/13/12
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: GOOD "...heartfelt... The film says frustratingly little about how everything is managed financially, but the perseverance by all concerned is beautiful to see."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 12/14/12
16.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet's reviews are separated by an average 16.8 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:Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet's reviews cover 8.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,238 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 360 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet Coverage, Volume & Length (9 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 5 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet's reviews on average broke 5 days after 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 Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (9 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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