Bidder 70
First Run Features | Release Date: May 17, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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4
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1
Negative:
1
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80
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJun 26, 2013
[A] vital and involving documentary. Read full review
80
Village VoiceDiana ClarkeMay 14, 2013
Tim DeChristopher, proves a fascinating subject for Beth and George Gage's new documentary. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineKalvin HenelyMay 12, 2013
Without being didactic, the documentary demonstrates how an ordinary concerned citizen can take a stand when politicians neglect to make decisions for the good of the people and instead serve the interests of big business. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisMay 16, 2013
Wisely deciding to refrain from rapping our knuckles with greenhouse gas statistics and Al Gore-style pie charts, the filmmakers fashion a portrait of a conscience spurred to action by an unexpected opportunity. Read full review
55
NPRMark JenkinsMay 16, 2013
DeChristopher's primary concern is climate change, which is no small issue. But Bidder 70 would be more compelling if it had used the U.S. government's assault on the ad hoc activist to also discuss threats to the American political environment. Read full review
25
New York PostKyle SmithMay 16, 2013
At least there is a happy ending — DeChristopher, for wasting the government’s resources, properly served 21 months in federal prison. Now, he has moved on to Harvard Divinity School, where his sanctimony will serve him well. Read full review
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