Backstage
Dimension Films | Release Date: September 8, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
29
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
6
Negative:
7
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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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