The Widowmaker
| Release Date: February 27, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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5
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0
Negative:
0
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75
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyFeb 27, 2015
The Widowmaker, narrated by Gillian Anderson, is a disheartening portrait of blatant greed, as well as a fascinating examination of the trial and error process used in the scientific method. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 24, 2015
Forbes makes this story compelling, moving and provocative enough to prompt outrage. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenFeb 26, 2015
Despite confusing information about the role of diet and lifestyle, The Widowmaker is a lucid and important work of advocacy journalism. It illuminates yet another way that mainstream medicine thrives on crisis rather than health. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerFeb 26, 2015
The Widowmaker is commendable in that although it is a work of advocacy, it gives an array of opinions. Read full review
70
Village VoiceDan GvozdenFeb 24, 2015
The Widowmaker is important and terrifying, enough that I became nervously aware of my heartbeat throughout. Read full review
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