General Magic
Showtime Networks | Release Date: May 10, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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3
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2
Negative:
0
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80
VarietyNick SchagerMay 9, 2019
As a literal origin story about how we live today, it’s a captivating history lesson with global appeal. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranMay 9, 2019
The step-by-step examination of how so many smart people with such a good idea failed so badly results in a film which offers up not only a crackling story but also enough lessons that it could be a Harvard Business School case study all by itself. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckMay 6, 2019
Provides a compelling history of a company that created a groundbreaking product that was unfortunately ahead of its time. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBilge EbiriJul 11, 2019
General Magic is engaging, but there’s a tougher, tighter film in here struggling to get out. Read full review
50
The A.V. ClubIgnatiy VishnevetskyMay 6, 2019
If one is not already paranoid about the relationship of politics, money, and the tech sector or about the industry’s general lack of perspective on itself, then this sort of uncritical puff piece should do the trick. Read full review
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