Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Entertainment One | Release Date: January 20, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
67
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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
San Francisco ChronicleLeba HertzFeb 2, 2012
Don't expect an in-depth study or exposé in Carol Channing: Larger Than Life. But director Dori Berinstein does capture the essence of Carol as one of those creatures of the theater that when you see her onstage, you know you've seen something special. Read full review
90
The New York TimesStephen HoldenFeb 2, 2012
A preternatural self-confidence and buoyancy infuse every syllable out of Ms. Channing's mouth in this entertaining film. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJan 20, 2012
A terrifically entertaining, smartly constructed trip down memory lane with one of the American stage's most legendary troupers. Read full review
80
VarietyJohn AndersonJan 17, 2012
A celebration and a lament -- a celebration of Channing's seven decades as musical comedy star, and a lament that there's really no one like her anymore. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterStephen FarberJan 17, 2012
Dori Berinstein's tender but sharp portrait finds a lot of depths in the woman whom many see as a camp figure. Read full review
75
ObserverRex ReedJan 31, 2012
Flawed but bittersweet and enjoyable, this film may be the final chapter in a colorful and illustrious life. Read full review
75
NPRBob MondelloJan 24, 2012
The lady was - and remains - a pro, still glowin', crowin', goin' strong. Read full review
67
The A.V. ClubAlison WillmoreJan 18, 2012
Larger Than Life provides a look back at a time of show business and stardom that no longer exists. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanFeb 2, 2012
Such a unique personality really deserves a more interesting tribute, but it's so nice to see this one-of-a-kind nonagenarian still going strong. Read full review
60
Time OutKeith UhlichJan 31, 2012
There's not much beyond all the fawning, but the effusively talented Channing more than deserves the gush. Read full review
50
Village VoiceMelissa AndersonJan 31, 2012
Dori Berinstein's desultory, fawning profile of the nonagenarian performer devotes many of its padded 88 minutes to Channing's greatest success, playing the title yenta in "Hello, Dolly!" Read full review
50
Slant MagazineBill WeberJan 19, 2012
A bubbly 90-year-old mascot from the golden days of the American musical, this doc's subject is certainly larger than the conventional testimonial treatment she's given. Read full review
38
New York PostLou LumenickFeb 3, 2012
There's little sense of the Carol Channing beneath the overdone makeup - if there is one. Read full review
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