The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers
| Release Date: October 18, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
43
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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinNov 6, 2013
The film's main misstep, however, is its unconvincing use of celebrity voices to re-create various speeches and letters... Though well-intended, their inclusion proves a needless distraction in an otherwise smart and dignified presentation. Read full review
50
Washington PostMichael O'SullivanMar 6, 2014
The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers is hampered by a static structure that relies too heavily on a single voice. Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Geoff PevereDec 12, 2013
Not much room for controversy here, and certainly none for counterargument, this is prime-time TV history rendered as a soothing, Papa Bear bedtime story. Read full review
50
VarietyJoe LeydonNov 7, 2013
Moderately interesting as a once-over-lightly political history lesson best suited for home-screen consumption. Read full review
50
The New York TimesNicole HerringtonOct 17, 2013
A bit overstuffed with history and tales of perseverance, the film doesn’t have room for balanced political analysis or even exposition at times. It’s an omission that feels like a missed opportunity, but maybe that will be resolved in the next installment. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineWes GreeneOct 14, 2013
The documentary is dressed to the nines in pomp and patriotism, which seems meant to hide the fact that the film offers very little in the way of valuable reporting or insider information. Read full review
40
Arizona RepublicKerry LengelDec 5, 2013
Among the many historical documentaries on Israel there are to choose from, this one is tantamount to two hours of footnotes. Read full review
30
Village VoiceDiana ClarkeOct 15, 2013
This particular rendition of a history often told is little more than propaganda. Read full review
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