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21 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerSeattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerThere's a real joy to this film, a love of the music and an appreciation of the band's eccentric humor.
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertWhile most band documentaries wade through sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, this one has no sex, no drugs, and the kind of rock 'n' roll that reminds one of their fans of "something I'd hear at a dorm party."
- 70The New York TimesLawrence Van GelderThe New York TimesLawrence Van GelderMay not be dispassionate filmmaking, but it is certainly entertaining.
- 67Austin ChronicleKimberley JonesAustin ChronicleKimberley JonesMakes for a playfully enthralling hour and a half.
- 63Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia InquirerProvide more than you ever wanted to know about the reigning kings of geekpop, but he (Priestly) does so without giving you much reason to care.
- 63Boston GlobeBoston GlobeInsights run more along the lines of which ''Sesame Street'' character each of them identifies with.
- 60Chicago ReaderLisa AlspectorChicago ReaderLisa AlspectorIncludes extensive performance footage but never drags, and it isn't exposé or self-mockery.
- 50Film.comSean MeansFilm.comSean MeansThis is a band that deserves better.
- 50Baltimore SunBaltimore SunOn the plus side, there's plenty of dry Canadian wit, a handful of songs and only occasional bits of nudity.
- 20L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklySurprisingly few insights from the quintet, and after 90 minutes we're more familiar with the furniture of their rooms.