Strike a Pose
BOND360 | Release Date: January 18, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
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75
The PlaylistJessica KiangJan 17, 2017
Gould and Zwann’s film runs along perhaps too familiar formal lines to have many tricks up its sleeve.... Yet that does not rob the inevitable meeting of its simple, sweet power, and the gentle revelations, mellowed with time, that punctuate the excited chatter are truly moving. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshJan 26, 2017
It’s a loving, honest portrait of these men who were world-famous for a bright moment, and most importantly, what happens after the limelight goes away. Read full review
67
Original-CinKim HughesMay 19, 2021
For viewers of this doc, Strike A Pose, though perhaps overly long and repetitive, is a touching reminder that we all occupy the same world and are vulnerable to its pitfalls… even those lucky (or unlucky) enough to have briefly dwelled in the shadow of the almighty Madonna. Read full review
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerFeb 2, 2017
A post-tour lawsuit levelled against “motherly” Madonna by two dancers is barely dealt with; the Express Yourself singer herself isn’t interviewed. As a result, the affecting film is absent of the truth or dare it had the potential for. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineDiego SemereneJan 17, 2017
The filmmakers and performers show great maturity in refusing to settle scores or spill secrets. Read full review
60
Village VoiceMelissa AndersonJan 19, 2017
The six surviving members of the original seven are always excellent company, though Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan's film at times seems frustratingly under-researched. Read full review
60
The New York TimesGlenn KennyJan 17, 2017
Beyond the personal stories, the movie frames the tour and Truth or Dare as landmarks in the push for gay rights and awareness, and makes a convincing case. Read full review
60
The GuardianAlex NeedhamJan 17, 2017
The film makes clear that being fearless and bold is a luxury megastars can enjoy, but the rest of us end up having to make compromises. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyJan 17, 2017
While it becomes slightly padded and repetitious in the eventual reunion of the six surviving dancers, the smartly assembled film makes points that resonate in a world where fame is increasingly ephemeral and life after the celebrity window closes can get awfully cold. Read full review
40
VarietyDennis HarveyJan 17, 2017
By the time we see them playing “truth or dare” anew over dinner, Strike a Pose begins to feel like a rather flimsy, gimmicky exploitation rather than a thoughtful exploration of a shared, shining-moment-in-the-spotlight past. Read full review
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