Rolling Papers
Alchemy | Release Date: February 19, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
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7
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5
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Arizona RepublicKerry LengelFeb 18, 2016
There’s never a sense the filmmakers are preaching the gospel of legalization, although they are certainly not preaching against it, either. Read full review
80
Village VoiceMichael NordineFeb 16, 2016
Without coming across as a soapbox for narcs or unserious stoners, Rolling Papers gives a clearheaded account of things as they stand and where they might be headed. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayFeb 17, 2016
At its best, Rolling Papers is like a paean to old-fashioned journalism, with its curious, intrepid writers — backed by well-heeled publishers — diligently finding and piecing-together important stories in the public interest. If Dickman had really wanted to be clever, he could’ve called this movie "Potlight." Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperFeb 17, 2016
On balance, Rolling Papers is more about marijuana journalism than the big picture, and as such it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineClayton DillardFeb 14, 2016
It neither glorifies nor castigates pot usage, letting consumers speak for themselves without the intrusion of an omnipresent voice. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenFeb 18, 2016
Generally leaving the weightier political stuff to others, Mitch Dickman's lively documentary functions as both a handy pot primer and a telling portrait of the volatile, adapt-or-die climate that continues to hover over the newspaper industry. Read full review
63
The Seattle TimesEvan BushFeb 18, 2016
Rolling Papers is an instructive and fun film that will keep you giggling — high or straight. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 25, 2016
Doesn't delve deeply enough to be fully satisfying. Much like the drug it spotlights (to reference another journalism-themed movie), it will leave you hungry afterwards. Read full review
50
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerFeb 18, 2016
It’s full of discussion points but lets them go by undiscussed. Read full review
50
Washington PostPat PaduaFeb 18, 2016
Despite slick production values, this look at the intersection of two potentially fascinating subcultures — journalists and stoners — yields only half-baked results. Read full review
42
The PlaylistNikola GrozdanovicFeb 17, 2016
The documentary struggles to remain relevant throughout its short run time, and wobbles between glorification and reflection until it completely tilts over. Read full review
40
New York Daily NewsGersh HuntzmanFeb 17, 2016
No, watching Rolling Papers won’t give you the munchies — but you will be hungry for a better documentary. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyFeb 19, 2016
Dickman's film reeks of pot smoke and non-seriousness. Read full review
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