David Bowie: The Last Five Years
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 8, 2018
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 3 out of 14

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Jan 9, 2018
    80
    Although this is a serious and inevitably sad film, there is also great joy in it.
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  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Jan 9, 2018
    75
    The Last Five Years will be a must for even casual Bowie fans, who are most likely still reeling from their idol’s absence. It captures the ever-changing artist in his most surprising incarnation yet: a mortal man.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jan 8, 2018
    80
    If you are unfamiliar with the final, fertile phase of Bowie's career — which followed his retirement from performing, after a 2004 onstage heart attack — this is a fine introduction. If you know the period, there are many odd delights: goofy tour-stop footage, behind the scenes glimpses of videos in production, a good taste of "Lazarus" in rehearsal on stage, tales of genial collaboration, and lots of music.
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