Herb & Dorothy
| Release Date: June 5, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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90
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
The Vogels' story is a very specific one, at once more unexpected and more moving than it might seem at first. Read full review
88
ObserverAndrew Sarris
What is truly amazing, especially in this age of Ponzi schemes and the misappropriation of people’s life savings, is the fact that Herb and Dorothy have never sold a single piece in their collection. Read full review
80
Village VoiceAaron Hillis
Watching the Vogels mull over art that they don't need to understand only makes their delight more infectious. Read full review
80
Time OutMaitland McDonagh
Herb and Dorothy are adorable enough, but Sasaki’s documentary really shines when she gives center stage to the grateful artists whom they helped nurture. Read full review
80
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Herb and Dorothy, a documentary by Megumi Sasaki, grows on you just as its subjects do. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
Seemingly limitless access is what makes the movie interesting. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleWalter Addiego
This easygoing movie fully captures the couple's charm and offers a unique look at the '60s and '70s New York art scene. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNathan Lee
Interviews with artists whom they collected testify to their sharp eye and good spirits, while the Vogels themselves, sitting in their same old apartment, overflowing as ever, make for charming company. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsJoe Neumaier
Director Megumi Sasaki's film feels like a cozy visit with neighbors whose insights are priceless. Read full review
50
Washington PostPhilip Kennicott
You can't hate the film anymore than you can hate Herb and Dorothy. But this is lazy work. Read full review
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