The Man Who Bought Mustique
First Run Features | Release Date: May 9, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
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Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Boston GlobeSteve Greenlee
Becomes a creepy yet amusing look at how he tries to take control of the film being made about him.
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Must-see viewing if you're not quite sure the sun really set over the British Empire. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The film, like its subject, is a hoot, both shamelessly entertaining and bursting with personality. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
A compulsively watchable but repugnant portrait of a selfish eccentric born to privilege. Read full review
70
VarietyDennis Harvey
A memorable portrait of an unbearable personality. Read full review
63
New York PostJonathan Foreman
One of the more entertaining documentaries to come along in some time.
63
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
Funny, yet appalling. Read full review
50
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Tennant had hoped the documentary would serve as an "instrument of revenge" on Mustique's new owners. It's the filmmakers who end up exacting revenge on Tennant, gleefully recording his every splenetic outburst and infantile hissy fit. Read full review
40
New York Magazine (Vulture)Peter Rainer
Glenconner is such a class-conscious caricature that he doesn't need the filmmakers to do him in; he does a sterling job all by himself. Read full review
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