New York Doll
Vivendi Entertainment | Release Date: October 28, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
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15
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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88
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
This might be the only documentary that will appeal to punks and Mormons alike. Read full review
88
Boston GlobeTy Burr
You're left with the bewilderment and joy on Kane's face as he plays the old songs, and the sense of ghosts just behind his back. Read full review
83
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
So rich, moving and surprising that a familiar story starts to feel new again. The details, the personalities and the final twist grab you until you're left truly shaken and inspired. Read full review
80
L.A. WeeklyF. X. Feeney
Overall, Whitely's debut film may just fill you with an unexpectedly deep elation. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
Though it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure. Read full review
75
New York PostLou Lumenick
Kane was nicknamed "Killer" because of his playing style -- and New York Doll has a killer surprise ending that may leave even hard-core punkers reaching for the Kleenex. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
This makes for a modestly touching journey, but New York Doll, in its wafer-thin way, is an oxymoron: a hagiographic tribute to a rocker with more passion than talent. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
A tender take on life after stardom. Read full review
70
VarietyDennis Harvey
A charmer whose lack of profane language or images renders it unexpectedly viable for general broadcast. Read full review
70
The A.V. ClubNathan Rabin
Unexpectedly heartwarming documentary. Read full review
70
Village VoiceRobert Christgau
In the end, this is less a film about a rock and roller than a film about a Mormon. And Napoleon Dynamite it ain't. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Greg Whiteley's small, tender documentary portrait New York Doll looks at life after rock 'n' roll as experienced by Arthur (Killer) Kane, the original bassist for the legendary glam-punk band the New York Dolls. Read full review
70
SalonAndrew O'Hehir
As sad stories go, this is a happy one. Read full review
70
Dallas ObserverRobert Wilonsky
No matter how well you think you know this tale, you do not know it at all. It offers the oldest clichés polished up like some brand-new thing by director Greg Whiteley. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
The film paints an affectionate portrait of a wry, somewhat addled man whose hard-partying past was in stark contrast with his later life - a fluffy cat nestles in his guitar case while he explains his nickname. Read full review
60
Film ThreatPete Vonder Haar
Overall, New York Doll is an affectionate (occasionally too much so) look at Arthur Kane. Read full review
60
EmpireAnna Smith
A fascinating portrait of a broken rock star picking up the pieces, this misses a few tricks but still entertains. Read full review
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