The End of the Line
Release Date: June 19, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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83
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Spells out the problem in clear, urgent, prosaic terms. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Documents what threatens to become an irreversible decline in aquatic populations within 40 years. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The End of the Line's most topical hook is its exploration of bluefin tuna, which, as a sushi delicacy, is sometimes called the "most expensive meat on the planet." Read full review
70
The New York TimesNathan Lee
Well-researched and generally evenhanded in its delivery of information (Ted Danson provides the narration), the movie more than makes its points without needing to resort to a montage of adorable fish being bashed on the head. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
An apocalyptic documentary that is as beautiful as it is damning. Read full review
70
Washington PostDesson Thomson
The movie does present solutions, including its urging of consumer demand for more accountability from restaurants and the building of marine reserves. Read full review
70
VarietyJustin Chang
In 82 minutes, Murray wrangles enough data to make his point that biology can't keep up with sophisticated fishing technologies and worldwide demand; attacks high-end restaurants such as Nobu for putting endangered species on the menu; praises Alaska as a paragon of responsible fishing. Read full review
70
Village VoiceAaron Hillis
A free-form splash of jaw-dropping graphs, impressively accredited talking heads, and sumptuously shot portraits of natural beauty and decay, overdramatically scored to symphonic and other intense musical attacks. Read full review
63
Philadelphia InquirerCarrie Rickey
What's a fish-lover to do? For starters, know where your fish comes from. Don't consume endangered species. After watching this film, you may never want to eat fish again. Read full review
50
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
This movie wants to cover every base without thinking very deeply about them. So while a lot of ground is covered in 80 brisk minutes, the information presented is only abstractly useful. Read full review
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