Berlin
Third Rail Releasing | Release Date: July 18, 2008 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Never an easy one to impress, Reed is clearly in awe of Antony's ethereal voice, and it must now stand as the definitive version of a 40 year old song. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
If nothing else, Julian Schnabel's concert film Lou Reed's Berlin presents the album's 10 songs with a force they've rarely shown before. Read full review
80
VarietyRonnie Scheib
Less groundbreaking video experimentation than extraordinary concert experience, Lou Reed's Berlin expertly fulfills its function. Read full review
75
New York PostKyle Smith
Your enjoyment will hinge entirely on whether you think the album is a masterpiece or a bore. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore
Satisfying for devoted fans and might even win a convert or two. Read full review
70
Village VoiceCamille Dodero
A concert film by technicality, a cinematic trance in practicality. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
As a cautionary tale Lou Reed’s Berlin is an 85-minute public-service announcement that preaches "Just say no." The force of the music, however, lends this tawdry melodrama a tragic stature. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesSam Adams
Reed stands at the center, taut and impassive, punching out words that are more often spoken than sung. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Berlin is far from the lost masterpiece the movie wants it to be. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Intermittent shots of actress Emmanuelle Seigner embodying the lyrics are surplus. Read full review
60
Film ThreatMark Bell
Again, if you love Lou Reed or even like Lou Reed a little, musically this film is worth your time. Read full review
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