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tarantulas_the_deadly_cargo
102716200
2022-08-07
Matt Brunson
false
2/4
0rotten
Film Frenzy
This gets off to a fine start but then has nowhere to go but down.
0Negative
https://thefilmfrenzy.com/2022/08/05/view-from-the-couch-the-duke-miami-blues-the-octagon-etc/
tarantulas_the_deadly_cargo
2718512
2020-08-31
Mike Massie
false
4/10
0rotten
Gone With The Twins
Although the budget is modest and the made-for-TV editing is evident, the acting is surprisingly decent and the use of real tarantulas is welcome.
0Negative
http://gonewiththetwins.com/new/tarantulas-deadly-cargo-1977/
the_days_to_come_2019
2601756
2019-07-02
Luis Martínez
false
4/5
1fresh
El Mundo (Spain)
And, as in his previous two films, Carlos Marques-Marcet manages to tighten the screen to question both the very principle of reality and the deeper nature of fiction. And of love. [Full review in Spanish]
1Positive
https://www.elmundo.es/metropoli/cine/2019/06/27/5d147c0dfc6c83370a8b45f4.html
the_days_to_come_2019
2601522
2019-07-01
Mariona Borrull
false
4/5
1fresh
El antepenúltimo mohicano
Films like [director Carlos] Marqués Marcet's demonstrate the power of cinema to connect us emotionally with realities as complex as those of this young couple. [Full review in Spanish]
1Positive
https://www.elantepenultimomohicano.com/2019/06/critica-los-dias-que-vendran.html
the_days_to_come_2019
2601428
2019-07-01
Víctor López G.
false
2.5/5
0rotten
Espinof
The Days to Come is a bit disappointing. [Full review in Spanish]
0Negative
https://www.espinof.com/criticas/dias-que-vendran-triunfadora-festival-malaga-retrato-generacional-enamorado
the_days_to_come_2019
2600324
2019-06-26
Quim Casas
false
4.5/5
1fresh
Sensacine
Cycles of life captured in a film that is truth and representation. A film that is everything. [Full review in Spanish]
1Positive
http://www.sensacine.com/peliculas/pelicula-253520/sensacine/
the_days_to_come_2019
2599981
2019-06-25
Paula Arantzazu Ruiz
false
4.5/5
1fresh
Cinemanía (Spain)
Beautiful ideas. [Full review in Spanish]
1Positive
https://cinemania.20minutos.es/peliculas/los-dias-que-vendran/critica/
the_days_to_come_2019
2597011
2019-06-14
Stephen Saito
false
null
1fresh
Moveable Fest
A tender, moving experience that evokes the same panoply of feelings that its characters feel.
1Positive
http://moveablefest.com/carlos-marques-marcet-days-to-come/
the_days_to_come_2019
2582841
2019-05-02
Jonathan Holland
true
null
1fresh
Hollywood Reporter
An involving item with an attractively grungy homemade feel that, given its status between fact and fiction, rings true from first frame to last.
1Positive
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/days-come-review-1206206
the_days_to_come_2019
2568984
2019-03-21
Luis Caviaro
false
4.5/5
1fresh
Espinof
The story is so spontaneous and honest that, at times, it gives the sensation of watching a documentary, the two actors living before the camera. [Full Review in Spanish]
1Positive
https://www.espinof.com/criticas/dias-que-vendran-carlos-marques-marcet-vuelve-gran-pelicula-que-recordaremos-22o-festival-malaga
world_the_flesh_and_the_devil
2652056
2019-12-09
Matt Brunson
false
2.5/4
0rotten
Film Frenzy
The first two acts are eerie and intriguing, but the picture loses its focus -- and its way -- with the introduction of the third character.
0Negative
https://thefilmfrenzy.com/2019/12/06/view-from-the-couch-all-about-eve-konga-operation-crossbow-etc/
world_the_flesh_and_the_devil
2147987
2013-06-15
Felix Vasquez Jr.
false
null
1fresh
Cinema Crazed
Something of an understated masterpiece...
1Positive
http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2010/03/01/the-world-the-flesh-and-the-devil-1959/
world_the_flesh_and_the_devil
1508561
2006-05-23
Dennis Schwartz
false
C
0rotten
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
According to this film racism is a bigger problem than even nuclear warfare.
0Negative
https://dennisschwartzreviews.com/worldtheflesh/
world_the_flesh_and_the_devil
1406327
2005-06-26
Martin Scribbs
false
null
1fresh
Low IQ Canadian
Belafonte is magic in his loneliness.
1Positive
null
the_turn_of_the_screw_2009
2487257
2018-06-27
Phil Hogan
false
null
0rotten
Observer (UK)
All it needed was a grinning rocking horse to fix us with its wooden stare Cripes, look out, Ginger - there's one now!
0Negative
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2010/jan/03/an-englishman-in-new-york
nikki_wild_dog_of_the_north
1427225
2005-08-16
Emanuel Levy
false
2/5
0rotten
EmanuelLevy.Com
null
0Negative
null
nikki_wild_dog_of_the_north
1269970
2004-04-07
Linda Cook
false
5/5
1fresh
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
null
1Positive
null
nikki_wild_dog_of_the_north
1171771
2003-07-04
MaryAnn Johanson
false
75/100
1fresh
Apollo Guide
null
1Positive
null
the_lips_2011
1992554
2011-06-20
Jeannette Catsoulis
true
4/5
1fresh
New York Times
A small film with a gigantic heart, The Lips casts a spell far greater than its modest narrative.
1Positive
null
h_m_pulham_esq
1722087
2008-04-15
Dennis Schwartz
false
B-
1fresh
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
An MGM prestige film that was poison at the box office.
1Positive
https://dennisschwartzreviews.com/hmpulham/
killer_killer
2166856
2013-09-29
Felix Vasquez Jr.
false
null
1fresh
Cinema Crazed
Slyly avoids all pitfalls and clichs of the slasher sub-genre in exchange for an entertaining and creepy little dose of revenge and fate coming into play.
1Positive
http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2007/10/03/killerkiller-2007/
husband_material
2706708
2020-07-21
Saibal Chatterjee
false
3/5
1fresh
NDTV
Manmarziyaan is a film that is likely to sweep you along as it goes down its lazy, loopy path in search of happiness for its endearing heroine. You will her on to settle down, but on her own terms.
1Positive
https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/manmarziyaan-movie-review-taapsee-pannu-is-stunning-3-stars-out-of-5-1915790
husband_material
2584347
2019-05-07
Anna M.M. Vetticad
false
2/5
0rotten
Firstpost
Abhishek Bachchan is sweet as paavam-bechara Robbie, though a little dull. Vicky Kaushal nails the externals of his character with great pizzazz, but has little to chew on in terms of who the man really is.
0Negative
https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/manmarziyaan-movie-review-anurag-kashyaps-film-flounders-except-when-humour-rears-its-head-5182101.html
husband_material
2566139
2019-03-11
Poulomi Das
false
null
1fresh
Arré
Aided by smart writing and affecting performances, the film subverts the nice guy trope and squashes the idea of the one true love.
1Positive
https://www.arre.co.in/bollywood/manmarziyaan-review-vicky-kaushal-anurag-kashyap-tapsee-pannu-abhishek-bachchan/
husband_material
2512483
2018-09-21
Deborah Young
true
null
1fresh
Hollywood Reporter
A rollicking if predictable rom com, where all the expected notes are hit up to the guaranteed happy ending.
1Positive
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/husband-material-1145674
husband_material
2510739
2018-09-14
Nandini Ramnath
false
null
1fresh
Scroll.in
Even as it acknowledges its inspirations, Manmarziyaan strikes out in decidedly different directions.
1Positive
https://scroll.in/reel/894215/manmarziyaan-film-review-anurag-kashyaps-unusual-romance-has-vim-wit-and-wisdom-to-spare
husband_material
2510737
2018-09-14
Shilpa Jamkhandikar
false
null
0rotten
Reuters
For a film that waxes eloquent about the unpredictability and volatility of love, the end feels like an unnecessary cop-out.
0Negative
https://in.reuters.com/article/bollywood-moviereview-manmarziyaan/movie-review-manmarziyaan-idINKCN1LU0LS
husband_material
2510718
2018-09-14
Raja Sen
false
2.5/5
0rotten
Hindustan Times
It is ultimately a disappointment not because of its craft, but because of predictability, self-indulgent pace and its irritating attempt to be both a light crowd-pleaser with a cutesy ending as well as an impassioned, volatile romance.
0Negative
https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/manmarziyaan-movie-review-abhishek-bachchan-taapsee-pannu-impress-anurag-kashyap-s-romance-doesn-t/story-kaKlkCmUnfqvuRp5Tw4S8J.html
husband_material
2510710
2018-09-14
Anupama Chopra
true
3.5/5
1fresh
Film Companion
Like love, this film is messy and flawed and glorious. You have to sign up for all of it.
1Positive
https://www.filmcompanion.in/manmarziyaan-review-anurag-kashyap-abhishek-bachchan-vicky-kaushal-taapsee-pannu-anupama-chopra
husband_material
2510231
2018-09-13
Manjusha Radhakrishnan
false
4/5
1fresh
Gulf News (UAE)
Put a ring on Manmarziyaan, you won't regret that choice.
1Positive
https://gulfnews.com/tabloid/film/manmarziyaan-review-taapsee-pannu-brings-magic-to-a-feisty-love-story-1.2277990
husband_material
2509994
2018-09-13
Rachit Gupta
false
4/5
1fresh
The Times of India
The performances by Taapsee, Vicky and Abhishek are special, to say the least.
1Positive
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/manmarziyaan/movie-review/65780465.cms
husband_material
2509656
2018-09-12
Rahul Desai
false
3/5
1fresh
Film Companion
It's Abhishek Bachchan's Robbie that is by far Manmarziyaan's most interesting character. He isn't your usual 'third wheel;' there are shades of grey lodged deep within his magnanimous personality.
1Positive
https://www.filmcompanion.in/manmarziyaan-review-anurag-kashyap-abhishek-bachchan-vicky-kaushal-taapsee-pannu-rahul-desai
husband_material
2509654
2018-09-12
Devesh Sharma
false
4/5
1fresh
Filmfare
Shot well by Sylvester Fonseca and edited well by Aarti Bajaj, the film scores on technical fronts as well. Summing up, Anurag has made a Silsila for the Tinder generation.
1Positive
https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/movie-review-manmarziyaan-30300.html
husband_material
2509520
2018-09-12
Joe Leydon
true
null
1fresh
Variety
It's difficult to recall the last movie husband who evinced such gentlemanly self-restraint when it came to actually consummating his union to a reluctant partner. Kent Smith in Val Lewton's "Cat People," maybe?
1Positive
https://variety.com/2018/film/festivals/husband-material-review-1202936917/
leap_of_faith_2019
102786654
2023-03-09
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
false
null
1fresh
Hammer to Nail
It’s a restrained approach, and an effective one. I could listen to Friedkin all day, it turns out.
1Positive
https://www.hammertonail.com/film-festivals/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
102737107
2022-09-28
Erick Estrada
false
null
1fresh
Cinegarage
Full of anecdotes... how decisions are being made and lets us see how complex is the art of making movies. [Full review in Spanish]
1Positive
https://www.patreon.com/posts/leap-of-faith-on-47957743
leap_of_faith_2019
102730980
2022-09-14
Dev Shea
false
null
1fresh
Nightmarish Conjurings
If you love The Exorcist or if you have a love for the science of filming and producing, then Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist is 100% worth the watch.
1Positive
https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2020/11/18/documentary-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2848104
2021-12-21
Anton Bitel
false
null
1fresh
Projected Figures
Friedkin is a wonderfully thoughtful and articulate subject, and a compelling raconteur
1Positive
https://projectedfigures.com/2021/12/21/alexandre-o-philippe-of-faith-on-documenting-pop-culture/
leap_of_faith_2019
2806992
2021-07-19
Robin Holabird
false
null
1fresh
KUNR (Reno, NV)
Sure, its status as a bestselling novel gave it advance box office cache, but Friedkin also wanted to explore his own belief system. Exorcist fans benefit by joining him for those insights...
1Positive
https://www.kunr.org/post/learn-more-about-horror-classic-leap-faith-robins-movie-review#stream/0
leap_of_faith_2019
2795718
2021-06-05
Ayeen Forootan
false
null
1fresh
In Review Online
With Friedkin comfortably sat in his armchair, as the fireplace blazes in the background, [the film] takes the form of an intimate fireside chat, or even perhaps a ghost story.
1Positive
https://inreviewonline.com/leap-of-faith/
leap_of_faith_2019
2770495
2021-02-23
Dolores Quintana
false
null
1fresh
Dolores Quintana
LEAP OF FAITH is a powerful statement of an artist about the many influences on his art and how his beliefs inform his ability to create.
1Positive
https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2020/11/25/documentary-review-2-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2769066
2021-02-18
Alix Turner
false
3.5/5
1fresh
Ready Steady Cut
Not a commentary, not a "making of" documentary, but rather an invitation for the director of The Exorcist to declare the wonder of his own work. Presented beautifully with plenty of clips of films and other art that Friedkin refers to.
1Positive
https://readysteadycut.com/2020/11/21/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-shudder-review/
leap_of_faith_2019
2760795
2021-01-29
Richard Crouse
false
3/5
1fresh
Richard Crouse
A detailed, if straightforward, making of documentary that connects the dots between the filmmaker and his faith in an interesting, if long-winded way.
1Positive
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/movie-reviews-mank-echoes-citizen-kane-but-lacks-same-character-depth-1.5194482
leap_of_faith_2019
2752493
2020-12-19
Sarah Boslaugh
false
7/10
1fresh
TheArtsStl
... an extended interview with Friedkin on the film most identified with him, interspersed with film clips and other visual materials...
1Positive
http://theartsstl.com/ten-notable-documentaries-of-2020-and-ten-honorable-mentions-sarah-boslaugh/
leap_of_faith_2019
2749729
2020-12-09
James Kendrick
false
3/4
1fresh
Q Network Film Desk
the depths Friedkin plumbs in discussing not just why he made the artistic choices he made, but how his own personal views, philosophies, beliefs, and outlook shaped those choices, suggests why The Exorcist works with such power, even to this day.
1Positive
http://www.qnetwork.com/review/4324
leap_of_faith_2019
2749263
2020-12-07
Andrew Wyatt
false
B-
1fresh
The Lens
Leave it to one of the current masters of movies-about-movies, Alexandre O. Phillippe, to transform a 100-minute interview with William Friedkin into a compelling and revealing documentary.
1Positive
https://www.cinemastlouis.org/the-lens/streaming-bloody-murder-horror-vod-postmortem-november-2020
leap_of_faith_2019
2745910
2020-11-27
Preston Barta
false
B+
1fresh
Fresh Fiction
The power of documentary compels you. You'll grow to have a greater appreciation of the directors' work (both Friedkin and Philippe) and a desire to seek out and revisit their titles.
1Positive
https://freshfiction.tv/finding-the-grace-notes-leap-of-faith-dissects-the-exorcist-with-scary-fascinating-detail/
leap_of_faith_2019
2745776
2020-11-27
Charles Koplinski
false
3.5/4.0
1fresh
Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam
Absolutely riveting from the first frame to the last, this documentary is far more than simply a collection of anecdotes, it's a deep dive into the creative process that provides invaluable insight into the myriad factors that go into making a film.
1Positive
http://reeltalkwithchuckandpam.com/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-chuck-highly-recommends-pam-recommends/
leap_of_faith_2019
2745752
2020-11-26
Glenn Dunks
false
B
1fresh
The Film Experience
This is not necessarily new or unique, but following Memory: The Origins of Alien, it comes across as ... a refreshing relief. I didn't expect Leap of Faith to surprise me, least of all in its simplicity, and for that I have to give it credit.
1Positive
http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2020/11/25/doc-corner-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist.html
leap_of_faith_2019
2745613
2020-11-26
Joseph Walsh
false
4/5
1fresh
The Arts Desk
What makes Philippe's documentary captivating is hearing about the film straight from the source.
1Positive
https://www.theartsdesk.com/film/leap-faith-review-%E2%80%93-alexandre-o-philippe-examines-%E2%80%98-exorcist%E2%80%99
leap_of_faith_2019
2745480
2020-11-25
Beth Accomando
false
null
1fresh
KPBS.org
Friedkin, at 85, is still razor sharp and compelling to listen to.
1Positive
https://www.kpbs.org/news/2020/nov/20/leap-faith-takes-deep-dive-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2745426
2020-11-25
Stephen Silver
false
4/5
1fresh
Splice Today
It's simple, but fantastic-just a master filmmaker going on at length about a classic film, nearly 50 years later.
1Positive
https://www.splicetoday.com/moving-pictures/friedkin-at-length
leap_of_faith_2019
2744781
2020-11-23
Tom Beasley
false
4/5
1fresh
Flickering Myth
It doesn't hold out a helping hand to newbies, but does provide fascinating insight for those who know and love the boundary-pushing genre epic.
1Positive
https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2020/11/movie-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-2019/
leap_of_faith_2019
2744776
2020-11-23
Mike McGranaghan
false
3.5/4
1fresh
Aisle Seat
Watching the documentary is like having a film school class where you study one of the most significant horror films ever made under the guidance of a master teacher.
1Positive
https://aisleseat.com/leap-of-faith-friedkin.html
leap_of_faith_2019
2744730
2020-11-23
Asher Luberto
false
B
1fresh
The Playlist
Friedkin commands your attention whether he is sitting in front of or behind the camera.
1Positive
https://theplaylist.net/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-exorcist-review-20201122/
leap_of_faith_2019
2744458
2020-11-21
Claudia Puig
true
null
0rotten
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
I understand what [director Alexandre O.] Philippe was doing and I admire it, but I probably admired it more than I enjoyed it.
0Negative
https://www.scpr.org/programs/filmweek/2020/11/20/66260/filmweek-collective-run-mangrove-and-more/
leap_of_faith_2019
2744457
2020-11-21
Amy Nicholson
true
null
1fresh
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
I appreciated that this wasn't just a sugary celebration. Maybe you have to be a complete nerd for craft to love this, but I deeply loved it.
1Positive
https://www.scpr.org/programs/filmweek/2020/11/20/66260/filmweek-collective-run-mangrove-and-more/
leap_of_faith_2019
2744309
2020-11-20
Kathy Fennessy
false
3/4
1fresh
Seattle Film Blog
...it's more of an introduction than an overview, but it's an insightful one.
1Positive
http://siffblog2.blogspot.com/2020/11/alexandre-o-philippe-recounts-william.html
leap_of_faith_2019
2744301
2020-11-20
Alan Jones
false
3/5
1fresh
Radio Times
While always interesting and engaging, and interspersed with key recurring clips, the main thrust of what is essentially a glorified DVD extra is to mythologise Friedkin's life, filmography and faith.
1Positive
https://www.radiotimes.com/film/ms5cxv/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2744095
2020-11-20
Richard Whittaker
true
3.5/5
1fresh
Austin Chronicle
There aren't many filmmakers that could hold down this kind of intensive conversation and deserve this kind of space: Moreover, there are few films that can handle this kind of deconstruction 47 years after release.
1Positive
https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2020-11-21/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2743729
2020-11-19
Oscar Goff
false
null
1fresh
Boston Hassle
There's something undeniably entertaining about listening to such a larger-than-life figure given the space to unspool uninterrupted.
1Positive
https://bostonhassle.com/review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-2019-dir-alexandre-o-philippe/
leap_of_faith_2019
2743627
2020-11-19
Frank Swietek
false
B
1fresh
One Guy's Opinion
Truth be told, there isn't much in what Friedkin says...that's really new-most of his account will be old news to fans. But his recollections carry special authority, and he relates them very engagingly.
1Positive
http://www.oneguysopinion.com/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2743570
2020-11-19
Dan Scully
false
null
1fresh
Cinema76
A film nerd's dream.
1Positive
https://www.cinema76.com/home/2020/11/18/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-review
leap_of_faith_2019
2743569
2020-11-19
Randy Myers
true
3/4
1fresh
San Jose Mercury News
Friedkin's adventures in making the classic 1973 horror film about demon possession fascinating trivia excursion as he reveals scenes and actors that satisfied him as well as an ending that he still doesn't think works.
1Positive
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/18/new-movie-picks-run-steve-mcqueens-mangrove-are-your-best-bets/
leap_of_faith_2019
2743549
2020-11-19
Glenn Kenny
true
3/4
1fresh
RogerEbert.com
What Friedkin does have to say, after all this time and so many articles and movies touching on The Exorcist, is still engaging, fascinating, and entertaining.
1Positive
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-2020
leap_of_faith_2019
2743480
2020-11-19
Michael A. Smith
false
5/5
1fresh
MediaMikes
Perfect films are rare and the list is short. "Citizen Kane..." "The Godfather..." "Chinatown..." and the most terrifying film I've seen in my 60 years on Earth, William Friedkin's "The Exorcist."
1Positive
https://mediamikes.com/2020/11/streaming-film-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2743466
2020-11-19
Mark Dujsik
false
2.5/4
0rotten
Mark Reviews Movies
Friedkin is a great salesman -- not for the merits of his film, but for his own significance.
0Negative
http://www.markreviewsmovies.com/reviews/L/leapoffaith-williamfriedkin.htm
leap_of_faith_2019
2743191
2020-11-18
Rob Aldam
false
null
1fresh
Backseat Mafia
A must for any fan of the film.
1Positive
https://www.backseatmafia.com/film-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2743128
2020-11-18
Brian Orndorf
false
B+
1fresh
Blu-ray.com
"Exorcist" is certainly not a picture that's short on BTS interviews, and Philippe understands that, eschewing the larger story of production for time with Friedkin, one of the great orators of the industry.
1Positive
https://www.blu-ray.com/Leap-of-Faith-William-Friedkin-on-the-Exorcist/1376897/#Review
leap_of_faith_2019
2743029
2020-11-17
David Acacia
false
B
1fresh
AwardsWatch
William Friedkin is a hell of a character and story-teller on his own. He's just a blast to listen to, whether he's rifling around in his recollections of paintings he leaned on to create some of the most memorable images in the horror canon.
1Positive
https://awardswatch.com/film-review-the-exorcist-doc-leap-of-faith-is-a-friedkin-echo-chamber-but-still-a-devil-of-a-good-time/
leap_of_faith_2019
2742964
2020-11-17
Carolyn Mauricette
false
null
1fresh
Cinema Axis
While there may be some rehashing of information, there is an overall intimate, in-depth reflection on the iconic film you can't find anywhere else.
1Positive
https://cinemaaxis.com/2020/05/28/hot-docs-2020-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2742957
2020-11-17
Rafael Motamayor
false
8/10
1fresh
Slashfilm
A poetic and lyrical film that's as entertaining as its subject is eloquent, and a fascinating and thought-provoking as the horror classic that the documentary explores.
1Positive
https://www.slashfilm.com/leap-of-faith-review/
leap_of_faith_2019
2742954
2020-11-17
Andrew Mack
false
null
1fresh
ScreenAnarchy
Can we get an Amen?
1Positive
https://screenanarchy.com/2020/02/sundance-2020-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist.html
leap_of_faith_2019
2742950
2020-11-17
Meagan Navarro
true
2.5/5
0rotten
Bloody Disgusting
While slickly produced, Leap of Faith doesn't offer much that a fan of The Exorcist doesn't already know.
0Negative
https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3602883/sundance-review-leap-faith-william-friedkin-exorcist-video-essays-insights-horror-classic/
leap_of_faith_2019
2742951
2020-11-17
Rory O'Connor
false
B
1fresh
The Film Stage
Any fan of that still shocking, still brilliant piece of work will find plenty to savor here.
1Positive
https://thefilmstage.com/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-review-the-director-revisits-his-horror-classic-in-a-new-light/
leap_of_faith_2019
2742499
2020-11-16
Kenneth R. Morefield
false
3/5
1fresh
1More Film Blog
The director's discussion of 'grace notes,' both in his own film and in those that influenced him, reinforce my belief that The Exorcist is 'spiritually significant.'
1Positive
http://1morefilmblog.com/2020/11/16/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-phillipe-2019/
leap_of_faith_2019
2741425
2020-11-11
Roger Moore
false
3/4
1fresh
Movie Nation
On celluloid or in person, Billy Friedkin's still a great storyteller.
1Positive
https://rogersmovienation.com/2020/11/11/documentary-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist/
leap_of_faith_2019
2736656
2020-10-22
Cheryl Eddy
false
null
1fresh
io9.com
Leap of Faith is a memoir, film history lesson, and deep dive into the creative process all rolled into one-with a focus on the blend of precise artisanship and twists of fate that went into making The Exorcist.
1Positive
https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-exorcist-documentary-leap-of-faith-takes-you-inside-1845336739
leap_of_faith_2019
2668795
2020-02-12
Clint Worthington
false
null
1fresh
The Spool
The real reason to watch it is to observe a filmmaker reminiscing on his most popular, most personal film, and to see what he's learned... in the intervening decades.
1Positive
http://bit.ly/spoolfriedkinexorcist
leap_of_faith_2019
2667229
2020-02-06
Michael Gingold
false
null
1fresh
Rue Morgue Magazine
Friedkin alternates theory with production specifics to give a fully rounded and fleshed-out account of the singular achievement The Exorcist is.
1Positive
https://rue-morgue.com/sundance-20-movie-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-will-compel-you/
leap_of_faith_2019
2666934
2020-02-05
Dan Tabor
false
null
1fresh
Cinapse
Not influenced by ego or career, Friedkin is sincere and matter of fact as he gives the definitive oral history of one of the scariest films ever made.
1Positive
https://cinapse.co/sundance-2020-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-is-the-definitive-oral-history-of-b175dd8cb0e9
leap_of_faith_2019
2666227
2020-02-03
Chris Bumbray
false
null
1fresh
JoBlo's Movie Network
While some of the stories have been told elsewhere, you get the feeling here that Friedkin's truly an open book and relishing the opportunity to dig into his work nearly fifty years after the fact.
1Positive
https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-sundance-2020
leap_of_faith_2019
2665770
2020-01-31
Walter Chaw
false
2/4
0rotten
Film Freak Central
Leap of Faith, then, becomes something like an endorsement of effect over process, and its interest in effect over process should be something that gives pause to both the director and this documentary.
0Negative
https://www.filmfreakcentral.net/ffc/2020/01/sundance-20-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist.html
leap_of_faith_2019
2665758
2020-01-31
Heather Wixson
false
4/5
1fresh
Daily Dead
Insightful, thought-provoking, and candid in a matter that's befitting of Friedkin's own no-nonsense bravado, Leap of Faith is a must-see for anyone who loves The Exorcist.
1Positive
https://dailydead.com/sundance-2020-review-leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-is-an-enlightening-look-back-on-one-of-cinemas-greatest-achievements/
leap_of_faith_2019
2664010
2020-01-27
Bradley Gibson
false
9/10
1fresh
Film Threat
Friedkin gives us a master class on the creative process of film and a set of expertly told war stories that thrill and inform. It just doesn't get better than this.
1Positive
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/leap-of-faith/
leap_of_faith_2019
2634582
2019-10-10
Shaun Munro
false
4/5
1fresh
Flickering Myth
Though lacking any presentational flash whatsoever, Leap of Faith proves the show-stopping power of a transfixing interview subject.
1Positive
https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2019/10/2019-bfi-london-film-festival-review-leap-of-faith/
leap_of_faith_2019
2634432
2019-10-10
Guy Lodge
true
null
1fresh
Variety
These are not astonishing anecdotes, but they are, by and large, entertaining ones: Friedkin is as deft a storyteller on camera as he is behind it.
1Positive
https://variety.com/2019/film/festivals/leap-of-faith-william-friedkin-on-the-exorcist-review-1203364683/
leap_of_faith_2019
2633831
2019-10-09
Faisal Al-Jadir
false
null
1fresh
Film Inquiry
This writer believes that the only thing more fascinating than a William Friedkin film is a William Friedkin story...and this is a great story.
1Positive
https://www.filminquiry.com/lff-2019-days-3-5/
leap_of_faith_2019
2633100
2019-10-07
Stephen Dalton
true
null
1fresh
Hollywood Reporter
The 84-year-old veteran director remains an articulate and forceful presence onscreen, refreshingly unburdened by modesty and clearly keen to display his highbrow cultural smarts.
1Positive
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/leap-faith-william-friedkin-exorcist-review-1245737
leap_of_faith_2019
2632562
2019-10-04
Martyn Conterio
false
4/5
1fresh
CineVue
While hardcore fans of the movie will be au fait with pretty much all the topics on the discussion here, Leap of Faith is still a riveting masterclass from a great filmmaker.
1Positive
https://cine-vue.com/2019/10/lff-2019-leap-of-faith-review.html
1014832-never_on_sunday
2668313
2020-02-10
Kenneth Cavander
true
null
0rotten
Sight & Sound
The intellectual coherence of Dassin's script is never matched by a convincingly tight dramatic structure.
0Negative
https://archive.org/details/Sight_and_Sound_1961_01_BFI_GB/page/n5
1014832-never_on_sunday
2605449
2019-07-16
Dwight MacDonald
false
null
0rotten
Esquire Magazine
High spirits are not enough in such enterprises. Even the Greek actress Melina Mercouri is not enough.
0Negative
https://classic.esquire.com/article/1960/11/1/classics-and-commercials
1014832-never_on_sunday
1960087
2011-02-17
Emanuel Levy
false
B
1fresh
EmanuelLevy.Com
This culture collision comedy is full of cliches, but as the Greek prostitute with a heart of gold, Melina Mercouri gives an infectiously joyous Oscar-nominated performance.
1Positive
http://www.emanuellevy.com/review/never-on-sunday-4/
1014832-never_on_sunday
1712646
2008-03-01
David Kaplan
false
3/5
1fresh
Kaplan vs. Kaplan
null
1Positive
null
1014832-never_on_sunday
1603871
2007-03-01
Dennis Schwartz
false
C+
0rotten
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Mercouri's energetic performance took it to greater heights than it deserved.
0Negative
https://dennisschwartzreviews.com/neveronsunday/
1014832-never_on_sunday
1361920
2005-02-18
Philip Martin
false
3/5
1fresh
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
null
1Positive
null
1014832-never_on_sunday
1322889
2004-09-24
Jake Euker
false
3/5
1fresh
F5 (Wichita, KS)
null
1Positive
null
1014832-never_on_sunday
1202244
2003-09-30
Moira Sullivan
false
A-
1fresh
Movie Magazine International
While the film serves to exploit the myth of the happy prostitute, it reveals the charm and powerful simplicity of the Greece people.
1Positive
http://www.shoestring.org/mmi_revs/neveronsunday-ms-110674683.html
1014832-never_on_sunday
1192709
2003-08-28
Walter Chaw
false
3/4
1fresh
Film Freak Central
Her earthiness is grounding, the only element keeping the world from spinning off its axis; beware the man, and woe to mankind, for formulating her to a wall.
1Positive
http://filmfreakcentral.net/dvdreviews/neveronsundaymanfromelysianfields.htm
hallows_eve
2347505
2016-08-28
Anton Bitel
false
null
1fresh
Projected Figures
Hoodie horror with a guessable but still harrowing twist, Hallows Eve pits two gangs against one another... each, though differing from the other in terms of experience, similar in their hope, despair and loyalty for their shared community.
1Positive
http://projectedfigures.com/2016/08/28/frightfest-2016-world-premieres-uk-horror/#HallowsEve