Backstage
Dimension Films | Release Date: September 8, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
6
Negative:
7
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
63
New York PostJonathan Foreman
There are times when the urban dialect is so thick, you wish the film came with subtitles.
55
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
On the whole, this documentary is best-suited to hardcore fans.
50
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
While their often-unclothed bodies are visible, their faces are replaced with digital "buttons" saying things like "Your ad here." Read full review
50
L.A. WeeklyNicole Campos
An entertaining trip, one for which fandom in the genre isn't necessarily a prerequisite, though it doubtlessly helps. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
Bleak. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Fiore captures various artists horsing around with groupies, smoking dope and hanging out backstage, and cuts the material together in the kinetic but meaningless manner of MTV promos. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesSteve Hochman
It delivers the stars in unguarded moments that should give fans--if not everyone--some kicks. Read full review
30
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
People frequently cover the camera lens with their hands or refer to the "documentary" being filmed, as if to assure us that what we're seeing is real. Read full review
20
VarietyScott Foundas
Lacks sufficient appeal beyond niche aficionados of its featured performers. Read full review
20
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Backstage isn't as good as the rap documentaries "Rhyme and Reason" and "The Show," but it still casts a keen, observant eye...on this world. Read full review
20
Film.comErnest Hardy
If you're already a huge fan of any of these artists, this film will be a lovefest. For all others, it's a mild diversion at best. Read full review
12
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
Mildly satisfying.
10
Village VoiceNick Rutigliano
High-concept cinema this ain't. Read full review
10
Washington PostDavid Segal
Mostly, these guys carry on like spoiled children, complaining, roughhousing and badgering women to strip naked. Read full review
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