Immediate Family
Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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6
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80
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleDec 17, 2023
If anything, you want even more stories from these guys who started out as rock and roll dreamers, transitioned to individual contractors, then came to feel part of something larger than themselves. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenDec 13, 2023
Immediate Family is an affectionate and insightful group portrait and a sweet jolt of nostalgia for boomers — but more than that, it’s time well spent with delightful subjects who played crucial roles in shaping the popular music of a ground-shifting era. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comPeter SobczynskiDec 15, 2023
Viewers will find themselves entertained and curious to get home and see just how many of the records in their collections bear the creative imprint of these guys. Read full review
75
Original-CinKaren GordonDec 12, 2023
This is essentially an affectionate documentary about a group of killer musicians, who are still working and obviously loving what they do and each other. That spirit of respect and love is part of what makes the documentary enjoyable. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 11, 2023
Director Tedesco employs some clever animation to capture certain moments, and also delivers a bounty of memorable moments when various musicians play a familiar drumbeat or guitar riff or piano intro in present day, e.g., Russ Kunkel playing brushes to hit the tom fills on “Fire and Rain.” Read full review
70
The New York TimesGlenn KennyDec 14, 2023
Tedesco is the son of the West Coast guitar great Tommy Tedesco, and he clearly has a knack for getting musicians to open up. The band members. Read full review
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