Project Greenlight

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Season 4
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 2, 2001
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 10, 2015
    50
    The history of the concept is, at this point, far more interesting than the series itself.

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#29 Best TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Indiefilmlover
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The most compelling part of this season was watching the dysfunctional relationship unfold between "The Leisure Class" co-writer/director Jason Mann and Effie Brown, the film's producer. Despite the fact that Ms. Brown has produced numerous independent films including "Real Women Have Curves," "Dear White People," and "Rocket Science," in Jason's eyes she was nothing more than a barrier to him realizing his "artistic vision." However, what "Project Greenlight" failed to fully illuminate was that Effie Brown was placed in the unenviable position as the "No Lady" because neither Matt Damon, Ben Affleck or Marc Joubert, the film's other line producer were willing to stand up to him. This was truly a missed opportunity because Effie Brown's situation illuminates the challenges faced by women and people of color in a world dominated by white men. Ms. Brown is portrayed as the villain because she is unafraid to push Jason to make necessary decisions and to work with what is given to him. However, if she disregarded the film's budgetary and time constraints and let Jason get everything he wanted, she would not be doing her job as a producer. It's not until late in the series when HBO President Len Amato finally put his foot down during the film's post-production process that Jason Mann feels the pressure from anyone else to work within limited means.… Full Review »
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