Soul Boys of the Western World
IFC Films | Release Date: April 29, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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Time Out LondonDave CalhounMay 1, 2015
This slapdash but endearing doc about the rise, fall and resurrection of '80s pop outfit Spandau Ballet is an inside job, packed with strong archive footage yet lacking anything you'd call truly incisive. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyApr 28, 2015
While the film carries no writer credit, the accompanying voiceover commentary from all five band-members feels canned, short on off-the-cuff spontaneity and hindsight perspective. Still, even if it has not much more depth than a VH1 Behind the Music special, the doc holds ample pleasures for '80s cultists. Read full review
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The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisApr 28, 2015
Maintaining a sunny, scrubbed-clean tone, Ms. Hencken allows no possibility of dazed groupies or drunken meltdowns — and only the briefest whiff of cocaine — to darken her portrait. Read full review
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VarietyJay WeissbergApr 28, 2015
TV-style and desperately in need of cutting, “Soul Boys” does convincingly position its subjects as key trendsetters, and their most memorable tunes continue to be enjoyable. Read full review
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The GuardianLeslie FelperinOct 25, 2015
Fans of the band will undoubtedly love the package, which puts the group front and centre. Those who are more agnostic about the music but nostalgic for the period will enjoy the peripheral material. Read full review
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