Bounce: Behind the Velvet Rope
Artistic License | Release Date: September 7, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
36
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
3
Negative:
2

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
63
New York PostJonathan Foreman
Much of the resulting material is very funny, though there are a few times when the filmmakers patronize or mock their subjects in a way that makes you uncomfortable. Read full review
60
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
All of the interviewees are compelling, whether proudly showing off bruises and bullet holes from on-the-job scuffles, or voicing their opinions about how the profession has changed.
50
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The breakout star is retired English bouncer Lenny McLean, 49, who memorably declares, "I f***ing hate violence." Read full review
40
The New York TimesDave Kehr
The picture is obsessed with strength and the use of physical force, though its attitudes are often slippery. Read full review
38
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Cantor seems to have noticed how dull the actual footage is, since he relies heavily on "arty" shots and black-and-white inserts.
10
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
Mindless, shoddy (lurching zooms, no color correction, an entire reel out of sync) depiction of some very big guys who work as bouncers. Read full review
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