The Men Who Built America

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Season 1
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Oct 16, 2012
    80
    For outlining the way Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan and Henry Ford literally shaped the America in which we still live, this special stands as tall as Rockefeller Center.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Oct 16, 2012
    70
    The program may not contain any startling revelations about its five principal subjects, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J. P. Morgan and Henry Ford. But based on the first episode, it certainly gives them a modern-day relevance, perhaps unintentionally.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Oct 16, 2012
    50
    The narratives here lack subtlety, historic context or--strangely enough--even drama.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 16, 2012
    40
    Unlike the game-changing icons it intends to celebrate, Men fails to leave its mark.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. CaptainChaos
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    I can't understand the negative reviews at all. I found it very informative and fun to watch. It was as in depth as you are going to do in atI can't understand the negative reviews at all. I found it very informative and fun to watch. It was as in depth as you are going to do in at tv format. If the professional critics wanted more depth might I recommend a number of very good biographical books on the subjects or texts about the Progressive Era.… Full Review »
  2. Coca-Cola
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Best moovie about Rockefeller,I dont know Morgan,but after watch this is documentary,i start respect him.
    I am waiting 2 season.WIth    Best moovie about Rockefeller,I dont know Morgan,but after watch this is documentary,i start respect him.
    I am waiting 2 season.WIth Buffett,Jobs,Gates and Trump.    … Full Review »
  3. kollenborn
    Nov 12, 2012
    9
    My first impression of the History Channel
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