The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
Hulu | Release Date: August 16, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
52
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Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
6
Negative:
2
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91
The PlaylistJordan RuimyJul 17, 2019
Berman ultimately turns his incredible meta-story into an ode to documentary filmmaking. And its exhilarating stuff because you have absolutely no clue where this movie is going to take you next. Berman’s doc keeps pulling the rug from under you, and it’s a high-wire act of reinvention that rewards the viewer at every step. Read full review
90
Film ThreatAnthony Ray BenchJul 17, 2019
There’s a darkly unique spin to it that makes the old and tired feel fresh and new. ... This film is straight up magical. Read full review
80
TheWrapElizabeth WeitzmanJul 17, 2019
Out-pranking the prankster, [Berman] turns a documentary about an unpredictable subject into a meditation on what it means to make a documentary about an unpredictable subject. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubSean O'NealAug 13, 2019
Like The Amazing Johnathan’s act, it’s a funny, trippy, lively bit of sleight of hand that can often make you feel like you’re seeing something extraordinary, even if it’s just some prankster f**king with you. Read full review
70
Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganJul 17, 2019
A strangely-compelling, unpredictable and manipulative piece of work. Read full review
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