Meow Wolf: Origin Story
| Release Date: November 29, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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5
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0
Negative:
0
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IndieWireKate ErblandNov 7, 2018
While the particular brand of art that Meow Wolf crafts isn’t for everyone — audiences uninterested in participatory experiences may very well be turned off by the film’s synopsis alone — the story at the heart of “Origin Story” is universal. Read full review
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Austin ChronicleJosh KupeckiNov 28, 2018
A complex and fascinating look into a convergence of creativity, money, and iconoclasts, Meow Wolf: Origin Story is a tale that to my knowledge has no precedent. And while Meow Wolf might not be to everyone’s tastes, they are trailblazers. I’ll take their elaborate and inventive installations over pastel desert paintings of horses and clouds any day of the week. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreNov 7, 2018
Two big themes run through Meow Wolf: Origin Story. One is “inclusivity.” Even people who get into tiffs and storm off find themselves invited back in, “a lot more like a family than friends,” Caity Kennedy says. The other is uncompromising idealism. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeNov 29, 2018
Origin Story maintains an upbeat vibe as its heroes push forth into the larger world; here's hoping they show lots of people a good time before their world-domination strategy sucks the life out of them. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersNov 28, 2018
Other than showing moments of in-fighting, Meow Wolf: Origin Story is an almost entirely positive exploration of the collective and their art — but it’s an effective one. Read full review
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