Becoming

  • 2020


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Positive Reviews 46
Negative reviews 13
Average Rating 3.4/5
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3.5
Even in cavernous, darkened arenas, Obama is a natural storyteller candid and witty, punctuating anecdotes with perfect pause for applause comic timin .. EW
3.8
Becoming emerges as a semi worshipful depiction of a world famous woman in flux. Shes such enjoyable and inspiring company, though, that you might not .. Rogerebert
1.5
That, however, doesnt mean it ever pushes into tougher material, instead becoming an unfocused collection of concepts that could all inspire their own .. Indie Wire
2.8
The disjointed nature of the film does have one upside in that it hints at what might become of Obamas life now. Indie Wire
4.5
The book reflects on how she became first lady; the film suggests shes still growing as a person, empowering us to do the same. Variety
3.0
watchable, but carefully authorised, behind the scenes documentary... The Guardian
4.5
Becoming is most memorable, however, as a chronicle of Obamas interactions with the public, who stand in line for hours to get their copies of Becomin ..
4.5
Even the most obvious piece carries some insight, while the most stubbornly enigmatic impresses the most. Screen Daily
1.5
You can start wars, you can crash economies, theres too much power to be that careless. Vulture
1.5
It doesnt feel like its laying the groundwork for a future campaign from its subject, not matter how adored it makes her look. Instead, its more of an .. Vulture
4.5
Michelle Obamas story is her story and she tells it well, peppering in the lessons that structure the book usually messages about embracing her backgr .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Obamas multicity conversations are invigorating, offering more personal insights and showing sharper versions of her signature charm and humor. The New York Times
1.5
Its one of those statements that cant possibly be for Black peoples ears because we know this. Paste Magazine
1.5
To the extent that Becoming has something to sell, and it does, its not the subject so much as what she stands for.
2.5
I have no doubt that there is a large and eager audience for this kind of no warts at all look at the family, but to pretend that it is anything other .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
A collection of feels, hugs and tears with fans, students and family, and big promotional moments that director Nadia Hallgren wisely never allows to .. Rogers Movie Nation
4.0
A solidly made documentary that earns high marks for substance, but very few style points....an interesting picture of how Michelle Obama achievers HE .. You Tube
3.0
What Becoming lacks in intimacy, it makes up for in emotional outpouring. Independent
1.5
Joel Keller (@joelkeller) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesnt kid himself: hes a TV junkie. Decider
1.5
Its tricky to tell a feel good story in a time in which many people are feeling anything but good, but Becoming film insists on doing just that. The Wrap
3.0
Certainly Becoming will please her supporters and tick off her detractors. But not much more. Az Central
4.5
Even with its flaws, Becoming is a compelling documentary, offering a carefully revealing look at a whip smart, ferociously practical woman trying to .. Npr
3.5
Verges on an ad for Michelle Obamas memoir, but a sincerely warm one. We glimpse a woman authentically funny, self aware, down to earth. Like spending ..
1.5
Maybe you plan to settle in for an 89 minute feel good experience that allows you to bask in Obamas calm dignity... If that is all you desire, Becomin .. Salon
4.0
The strength of this Netflix documentary about Mrs Obama is not only that it harnesses her unmatched energy, but also that it captures the quieter, mo .. Flim List
4.5
If you loved the Obamas or even if you didnt, Becoming shows Michelles side of the story and offers up an understanding that many of us might not have .. Flim Threet
4.5
Its all perfectly grand and inspiring. But its also everything you expect from an authorized documentary about Michelle Obama. Time
3.1
Set your expectations accordingly, and youll... get a lot out of Becoming. Chicago Tribune
4.4
ts an intimate portrait of a public figure, and one of its strengths is showing how comfortable, confident, and inspiring Obama has become now that sh .. Boston Globe
3.5
Its a slick look at the former first lady, out of the White House and carving out her life post politics, but its as polished and smoothed out as a ca .. Detroit News
4.5
To her credit, Michelle Obama doesnt come across as complaining about her reality; rather, its as if shes able to step outside herself and witness the .. Cnn
3.0
Becomings most inspirational moments come when we see Obamas willingness to admit that shes struggled to find who she is, and, in turn, when we hear h .. Vox
3.0
A film about, among other things, the art of flawless surfaces and a woman who has long had to master them. Ft
4.4
The intimate Netflix movie follows the former first lady on her arena book tour, recalling her past and inspiring with her grace. Chicago Sun Times
4.5
Becoming is very much a work in progress and hence, good TV across the spectrum. Dead Line
4.0
Becoming is also a reminder of the leadership that America so badly needs in the White House. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
So much of Becoming revolves around the expectations the public still has of her, not only as the first black First Lady but as an Obama in the era of .. Bitly
3.0
We hear her before a book signing explaining the importance of eye contact and listening and empathy, but when the event begins, its pretty clear that .. National Post
4.5
The sad, unintended moral of Becoming is that if this country never sees a President Michelle Obama, it is our own fault. New Republic
1.5
Though informative and competently crafted, Becoming seems to be more about warm feelings than evaluation. Original Cin
3.8
Hallgren pieces together a much more robust picture of Obama, one that honors where shes come from and what shes accomplished while creating a space f .. Third Coast Review
1.5
Guess who made it Barack and Michelle Obamas production company. Its called, as the book was, Becoming. It turns out the title is a bit ironic. National Review
3.8
This documentary shows a woman trying to do good in the world and who still believes that good can be done. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
Its a testament to her hard work as First Lady and as a private citizen that the sparkling glimpse it offers feels like more than enough. Mash Able
4.5
Right in time for Mothers Day, Michelle Obama brings her inspirational, best selling book to Netflix with a message of hope, family, learning to embra .. Wp Me
4.5
In spite of its relative shallowness, Becoming is still well worth the watch thanks to its inspiring leading lady, beautiful music, and gripping narra .. Culture
3.1
Overall the film feels overly curated and manicured, but its worth it just to hear a recounting of the last day in the White House, with Michelle tell .. Cambridge Day
4.5
Becoming lets us get close to Michelle Obama while keeping its distance. It is endlessly fascinating as a chronicle of life on the road for someone wh .. Entertainment Voice
3.5
At times, it feels like an extended promotional video but theres an eloquence to the way Michelle Obama speaks to her supporters and, if anything, Bec .. The Only Critic
4.4
Yes, the movie often feels like hagiography, but given the state of the nation, we could all use an inspiring figure like Michelle Obama, if not an ac .. Film Festival Today
3.8
Michelle Obama has a captivating screen presence, whether its seeing her being interviewed on her book tour, seen in quiet moments, or anything in bet .. Hollywood News
3.8
Being a controlled look doesnt make it less honest or impactful, its just honest in a different way that doesnt involve showing her husband and daught .. Abc News Go
2.5
A missed opportunity. Disappointingly doesnt go deeper or further with its charismatic, inspiring central figure.
4.5
This former First Lady doesnt settle any scores here, following her mantra, When they go low, you go high. The film is well constructed so that youll .. Movies and Shakers
1.5
The portrait of Obama in Becoming is a familiar one, but no less impactful. Gq Magazine
1.5
Becoming does not ask difficult questions, nor does it present any new or shocking information... But it does offer a brilliant portrait of a woman wh .. Cocalecas
1.5
Becoming is not trying to court controversy. Similar to her book, it aims to inspire young female supporters with the philosophy that your story is yo .. NBC News THINK
4.5
If you loved the book, then youre going to love the movie... I found myself watching the film with a big, goofy grin most of the time. FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
4.5
Becoming more or less offers Obama fanservice... But its most interesting in the rare moments when Obama speaks candidly about topics that had been ve .. The Undefeated
4.5
These are the sorts of words we need to hear, and believe, right now. Arts At L
4.5
A superhero hasnt revealed herself so refreshingly and candidly since Ruth Bader Ginsburg disrobed for RBG. Pov Magazine



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