A Disturbance in the Force
| Release Date: November 17, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Original-CinChris KnightDec 20, 2023
Despite its gloomy name, A Disturbance in the Force is in fact a celebration, one to rival an all-night Ewok rave. Read full review
100
Film ThreatJason DelgadoDec 14, 2023
A Disturbance in the Force covers everything about the Star Wars Holiday Special in such a hilarious and entertaining way that it would make even Darth Vader chuckle. The Force is strong with this one. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 5, 2023
Over the course of a brisk 86 minutes, the filmmakers do a stellar job of providing context and explaining just how the special came to be. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDaniel FienbergMar 17, 2023
Some of its mockery and many of its nerd-friendly celebrity talking heads — Seth Green! Kevin Smith! Paul Scheer! — are predictable, but when it isn’t poking fun at moments of iconic trash, it offers an insightful exploration of the production and context of the special. Read full review
70
VarietyJoe LeydonMar 17, 2023
To be sure, the fans will appreciate it a lot more than casual viewers. But it’s also an irresistible hoot for anyone with fond memories of star-studded 1970s musical/variety TV specials. Read full review
67
ColliderRoss BonaimeMar 16, 2023
Even though it is a fairly straightforward, surface-level doc at times, A Disturbance in the Force is a worthwhile look at accepting the flaws of the past, the media of the 1970s, and a period when the biggest franchise in the world could do some weird-ass shit that would still (mostly) be embraced by the fans. Read full review
60
SlashfilmRafael MotamayorMar 17, 2023
A Disturbance in the Force succeeds at telling the full story of how the infamous "Star Wars Holiday Special" was made. And yet, it doesn't really make the special look that bad in context. Read full review
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