Friedkin Uncut
Ambi Distribution | Release Date: August 23, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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75
RogerEbert.comMatt Zoller SeitzAug 23, 2019
Although Friedkin was notoriously grandiose at certain stages of his career, he comes across as mostly calm, self-deprecating and centered here, at least when he's concentrating on the nuts and bolts of moviemaking. Read full review
75
IndieWireMichael NordineAug 22, 2019
There’s nothing particularly new or inspired about Zippel’s decision to simply train a camera on Friedkin and let him riff, but the man is such a captivating speaker that it ultimately doesn’t matter much. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreAug 22, 2019
The film’s “star” and his work, his actors, his peers, his filmdom fans are all that matter. And they’re packed into this 107 minute biography and fan letter. Read full review
70
The New York TimesGlenn KennyAug 22, 2019
The documentary also reminds viewers of why Friedkin has earned this tribute. For all his career ups and downs, he has remained devoted to making genuinely challenging and exciting work, and has succeeded more often than not. The documentary serves as a strong incitement to dig into it. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungAug 22, 2019
Friedkin Uncut is at its most gripping when it discusses two early hits, The French Connection and The Exorcist, in which the theme of goodness struggling with the dark side explodes. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesGlenn WhippAug 30, 2019
Director Francesco Zippel doesn’t challenge Friedkin, letting him spin his life’s work as he pleases. Read full review
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