The Execution of Wanda Jean
Home Box Office (HBO) | Release Date: September 6, 2002 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
Minimizes music and effects, relying on artful, informative screen titles to explain the action and letting the action explain the rest. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Ultimately, the film is so determinedly evenhanded, it probably won't change anybody's mind. But no matter where you stand, it's likely to leave a lasting impression. Read full review
75
New York PostJonathan Foreman
Compelling but self-undermining documentary. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The documentary is revealing and chilling, although it doesn't explore the inner workings of the American criminal-justice system as thoroughly as one might wish. Read full review
70
VarietyRobert Koehler
At its best, Garbus' account quietly depicts a set of wasted lives, and a closing image of Allen's plywood casket carted away by a bulldozer is emblematic of the tragedy. Read full review
70
Village VoiceMichael Miller
Achieves a torturous, race-against-time desperation. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJulie Salamon
Offers an unusual opportunity to observe the inequities in the death penalty, not just the inherent immorality but also the haphazard administration of it and public misperception of how the whole thing works. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Wrenching documentary. Read full review
60
Film ThreatMerle Bertrand
Believe it or not, most of the empathy here is with Wand Jean's legal team. Yes, the lawyers. Read full review
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