Constructing Albert
Juno Films | Release Date: July 6, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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88
The Seattle TimesJ.R. KinnardJul 5, 2018
Directors Laura Collado and Jim Loomis’ cleverly edited and deliciously photographed food porn is a tasty peek at the cutthroat culinary world and one of its most mysterious figures. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshJul 12, 2018
It becomes clear that fame isn’t what he’s chasing — it’s perfection in innovation. Anything less is eighty-sixed. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweJul 5, 2018
There’s enough drama and jeopardy on the business side of Albert’s endeavors to keep an audience focused, however, and he proves to be a thoughtful and engaging personality who’s thoroughly immersed in the exotic world of international haute cuisine. Read full review
70
The New York TimesGlenn KennyJul 5, 2018
Sibling rivalry is a consistent subtext but only that — Mr. Adrià’s main concern is to create. As it happens, in this generally likable film he is at his most endearing when fixing himself a simple (but indeed delicious looking) grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Read full review
55
Film Journal InternationalDoris ToumarkineJul 5, 2018
While this culinary-themed doc offers a little kitchen sizzle and artistically plated tastings (a delicious shrimp dish sautéed, a daring soy sorbet, etc.), the film has more of a scattershot, look-at-me Facebook feel. Read full review
50
VarietyOwen GleibermanJul 19, 2018
Constructing Albert remains an oddly unsatisfying movie about food that’s so tasteful you can barely imagine what it tastes like. Read full review
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