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19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 89Austin ChronicleKimberley JonesAustin ChronicleKimberley JonesThe whole film is a delicious excuse to gawk – at the magnificent costumes, at the diplomatic dance of museum personnel and party planners, and at the sumptuous squish of so many egos sharing space.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe First Monday in May should prove catnip to fashionistas.
- 67The PlaylistKimber MyersThe PlaylistKimber MyersThough it delves into a number of topics beyond fashion, it refrains from going underneath the glossy surface. It will appeal to fans of Wintour’s brand and style devotees, but it likely won’t make too many converts outside her kingdom.
- 63Washington PostStephanie MerryWashington PostStephanie MerryThe First Monday in May isn’t a deep examination of its subjects, but at least it’s breathtaking to look at.
- 60VarietyNick SchagerVarietyNick SchagerDetailing the eight-month build-up to the show’s debut, First Monday in May is most compelling when simply taking up residence alongside Bolton, Wintour and Wong as they oversee the myriad aspects of their production.
- 50Village VoiceAbbey BenderVillage VoiceAbbey BenderRossi provides an attractive overview of the exhibition for those who did not attend it, but we are left feeling something like Wong, seeing a lot of pretty things surrounded by vapidity.
- 50Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayLos Angeles TimesNoel MurrayAs with Rossi's acclaimed documentary "Page One: Inside the New York Times," "First Monday" covers too much ground.
- 40The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe New York TimesGlenn KennyThe movie is sloppy.
- 38Slant MagazineClayton DillardSlant MagazineClayton DillardAndrew Rossi pays sporadic lip service to recognizing cultural specificity before returning to his star-gazing ways.