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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThis heartfelt documentary is also, more subtly, a tribute to the squadron of caregivers that has enabled Mr. Becker not only to survive for an extraordinarily long time but also to continue to compose music, using virtually the only part of him that still moves, his eyes.
- 80EmpireDavid ParkinsonEmpireDavid ParkinsonAn intense, emotional ride. Uplifting and inspiring.
- 80Total FilmPaul BradshawTotal FilmPaul BradshawVile's moving documentary can't go wrong with such an inspiring, funny and genuinely nice guy taking the spotlight he deserves.
- 80Time OutJoshua RothkopfTime OutJoshua RothkopfInspiring heartbreaker of a documentary.
- 70Village VoiceVillage VoiceExpertly measured, emotional look at the life of a guitar prodigy cut down by ALS.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeBecker is now completely paralyzed, unable even to speak. But Vile keeps him almost entirely offscreen until the last thirty minutes, preferring to introduce him as he once was: Uncommonly positive and single-minded in his obsession with the electric guitar.
- 63The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Rick GroenThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Rick GroenThe film is an unremarkable exercise in craft dedicated to a thoroughly remarkable artist – the tale is sublime, the telling only serviceable.
- 63New York PostFarran Smith NehmeNew York PostFarran Smith NehmeOddly, though, for a film so dedicated to celebrating what he can still accomplish, his early performing career gets a lot more emphasis than the music still being composed. And that's a pity, because what little we hear is entrancing.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawThis film is justifiably celebratory and respectful, and it reaches out beyond the rock fanbase.
- 50Slant MagazineSlant MagazineJesse Vile's film, despite its best intentions, is merely a serviceable extension of his own fandom.