Bang! The Bert Berns Story
Abramorama | Release Date: April 26, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
79
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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5
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0
Negative:
0
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100
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleMay 10, 2017
The story itself is arresting, and if that’s all “Bang” offered, that would be enough. But “Bang” does more. Read full review
80
Village VoiceLuke Y. ThompsonApr 26, 2017
Blending stock footage, vintage audio, re-creation, and many testimonials from heavy hitters from Ben E. King to Van Morrison, Berns' son Brett keeps things visually lively, and not as morose as may be implied. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreApr 26, 2017
“BANG!” isn’t shy about looking at the dark side. Berns was in a business with brutally sharp elbows, and he learned quickly to give as good as he got. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayMay 4, 2017
What matters most is that “Bang!” is filled with lively anecdotes about the days when hucksters and racketeers ran the music business, jostling for control — an art in and of itself. Read full review
70
The New York TimesGlenn KennyApr 26, 2017
If you love the music Berns made, you’ll love this movie; if you don’t, I feel for you, but “Bang!” might nevertheless entertain with its dish. Read full review
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