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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

2002

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Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Ratings

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Movie Details & Credits

20th Century Fox International Classics | Release Date: July 10, 2002 | PG

Starring: David Bowie

Summary: Newly restored for its 30th anniversary, this glam-rock classic features David Bowie as his gender-bending alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, in his final performance, given at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1973.

Director: D.A. Pennebaker

Genre(s): Biography, Music, Documentary

Rating: PG

Runtime: 90 min

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90

Los Angeles Times

Kevin Thomas

An excellent example of its genre, with Pennebaker capturing the excitement of what was a very special, emotion-charged occasion. Read full review

88

Boston Globe

Jonathan Perry

It is Bowie's alter ego as the androgynous Martian rock star that remains, 30 years later, his most enduring artistic achievement. Read full review

80

New Times (L.A.) Gregory Weinkauf

Captures David Bowie's meticulous identity quest with all the frenetic energy (read: slop) of a wildlife documentary on drugs. Read full review

60

Washington Post

Richard Harrington

For the first time in 30 years, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars appear on the movie screen as Pennebaker intended. It's almost worth the wait. Read full review

60

Film Threat

Phil Hall

Being released at the same time that Bowie's latest album "Heathen" is being unveiled. Bowie fans who need a reason to celebrate the trajectory of the artist's career can make use of this cinematic Alpha and CD Omega. Read full review

50

Portland Oregonian

Shawn Levy

Passingly engaging. But you emerge from the film knowing as much -- or, indeed, as little -- as when you went in, and that's not exactly what documentary filmmaking is all about. Read full review

40

L.A. Weekly

John Patterson

Somehow poor pacing and this lack of visual variety manage to make a great show seem boring. Read full review

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