Bound by Flesh
Sundance Selects | Release Date: June 27, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
The Hollywood ReporterDuane ByrgeJun 26, 2014
In telling their remarkable story, filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis has not only etched a heart-wrenching portrait of their individual and dual misfortunes, she has subtly illuminated on the general public's dark fascination with “freaks.” Read full review
80
New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanJun 26, 2014
Most of all, she (Zemeckis) brings generosity and compassion to the Hiltons’ tragic story. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerJul 18, 2014
I found it immensely touching that these women found it in themselves to keep plugging away. Despite everything, they ended their days with a measure of peace and happiness. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerJun 26, 2014
It would be hard not to make a thought-provoking, heartstring-tugging film from this source material, and Bound by Flesh certainly tells the twins’ story effectively. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJun 26, 2014
[An] absorbing, well-crafted documentary. Read full review
50
Village VoiceInkoo KangJun 26, 2014
If Bound by Flesh sorely lacks the perspective of the physically atypical community, it's at least a fascinating look at the transformations in the entertainment industry in the last century. Read full review
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