The Man from Mo'Wax
| Release Date: August 31, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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90
We Got This CoveredDavid JamesAug 30, 2018
Clinically rigorous and hugely entertaining, The Man from Mo’Wax is a forthright examination of failure and disappointment. There’s not many music documentaries that can touch it. Read full review
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CineVueAdam LowesAug 31, 2018
While it’s obvious that fans of Lavelle and his many creative ventures will get the most out of The Man From Mo’Wax, this remains a fascinating insight into both the hubris and vulnerability of the music industry, which never shies away from casting it’s subject matter in a sometimes unfavourable light. Read full review
70
VarietyAndrew BarkerAug 30, 2018
Weaving together a dizzying array of archival material and previously unseen personal home movies, director Matthew Jones never quite cracks the man behind the music, but he nonetheless offers an appropriately hyperactive snapshot of a colorful era. Read full review
60
Time OutPhil de SemlyenDec 19, 2018
There are memorable cameos from collaborators (Josh Homme take a bow) and a triumphant coda, but most of all, the rather melancholy sense of a visionary struggling to stay relevant. Read full review
40
The GuardianCath ClarkeAug 30, 2018
Ego, money, drugs: Lavelle’s story has the makings of an entertaining account of the music business. But this film feels too much like a promo for a comeback attempt. Read full review
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