The Immortalists
Gaiam | Release Date: November 28, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeNov 24, 2014
Subjects Bill Andrews and Aubrey de Grey are colorful in quite different but complementary ways. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comGodfrey CheshireNov 30, 2014
It is nonetheless a very well-mounted film, with outstanding contributions in Alvarado’s cinematography and Eric Andrew Kuhn’s subtly expressive score. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenDec 11, 2014
The age-old search for the fountain of youth is engagingly appraised in The Immortalists, a lively documentary focusing on a pair of very different biomedical scientists who are equally obsessed with eradicating the ravages of time. Read full review
60
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldNov 28, 2014
This sly documentary rises above its speculative hook by shifting to show the very human, and very mortal, sides of these would-be warriors of eternity. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubKeith UhlichNov 25, 2014
Would that the film encouraged some deeper thought on the matter instead of inviting viewers to gawk at the subjects as if they were freak-show attractions. Read full review
40
Village VoiceMichelle OrangeNov 25, 2014
Directors Jason Sussberg and David Alvarado present a study of two eccentrics without pushing too hard against their premise. Read full review
25
Slant MagazineOleg IvanovNov 25, 2014
Some voices of reason and skepticism do make an appearance to rebut and deflate Bill and Aubrey's monumental claims, but aren't allowed to fully elaborate on their arguments. Read full review
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