Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
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79
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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80
The Observer (UK)Wendy IdeApr 1, 2019
[An] affectionate, frequently amusing documentary portrait. Read full review
80
The TelegraphRobbie CollinMar 29, 2019
There is also a wonderful range of archive materials apparently dug out from Sievey’s cellar, including footage of Frank’s transfixingly odd appearances on Saturday morning children’s television, skulking around behind Andy Crane on Motormouth and riffing with Andrea Arnold on No. 73. Read full review
80
CineVueAlasdair BaymanMar 28, 2019
Uncovering the man behind the mask, Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story is a deeply compassionate documentary. Created thanks to the tireless efforts of its filmmakers in sourcing crowdfunding to produce the feature, a communal spirit lingers over the film. Read full review
80
EmpireDan JolinMar 28, 2019
An impressive sift through one of the UK’s weirdest pop-cult phenomena, even if it doesn’t manage to unpick the strange relationship between Sievey and Sidebottom. Read full review
80
The GuardianPeter BradshawMar 28, 2019
It’s appropriate that this absorbing, tender documentary has been driven by a surge of fan loyalty and love. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeMar 28, 2019
A charmer with strong appeal for video release, it is lively enough to merit a niche theatrical run beforehand. Read full review
70
VarietySteve SullivanMar 28, 2019
A documentary, at once acerbic and affectionate, that tracks Sievey’s one-of-a-kind, semi-off-the-rails career. Read full review
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