Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey

  • 2012


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Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.0
Constance Marks inspiring bio doc Being Elmo isnt exactly hard hitting, daring, or revelatory. Av Club
2.0
Clash himself is a paradox: at once tender and guarded, with a glow of sweetness he cant fully reveal when hes not being Elmo. EW
3.8
Backstage at the Muppet works, we see countless drawers filled with eyeballs, eyebrows, whiskers and wigs. Its the only world Kevin wanted to live in, .. Rogerebert
3.0
Constance Markss film is a simple cut and paste job, drawing on new interviews and archive, but what it lacks in refinement it makes up for in infecti .. Time Out
1.3
Kevin Clash fails to hold the screen as either a telegenic presence or as someone whose story is worthy of 76 minutes of anyones time.
2.5
The film is filled with so much insider Muppet lore that, at times, it strains even the goodwill that Clash generates.
4.5
Profile of exceptional performer charms with unexpected delights. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
It serves as an object lesson in the ultimate power of believing in oneself and persevering against long odds and ridicule from others.
4.0
A documentary as gentle as its subject: the story of a boy who realized his dream and, on the films evidence, received a lot of encouragement and supp ..
3.8
Creating a memorable puppet character isnt childs play, according to this amiable documentary. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
A charming, if occasionally surface deep look at the man behind the fur. Elmo like!
4.5
Anyone who grew up on Sesame Street and the Muppets and if youre younger than 50, you almost definitely did will grin involuntarily through Being Elmo .. Cinema Blend
3.0
But that just makes it all the more depressing when joke after joke falls painfully flat. Ny Daily News
3.1
portrayed as a mild mannered, kind, giving, supremely talented soul, with a deep love for the puppet he animates and the children who love him. The Globe And Mail
4.4
It is, like Sesame Street, a captivating story for viewers of all ages. Even those unfamiliar with cherry red Elmo will immediately fall under his spe .. Philly
4.5
Constance Markss documentary on Kevin Clash, the kind, gentle man who created the Muppet beloved by every single child in the world, rushes through th .. Village Voice
3.0
She also doesnt delve especially deep into Clashs background as one of the very few big time African American puppeteers. Cs Monitor
4.5
A sweetly told documentary about a puppet maker who is now one of the prime movers on Sesame Street, the longest running childrens show in television. Film Journal International ..
3.8
A bat boy rubbing elbows with Babe Ruth couldnt have been happier (or more anxious). Boston
3.0
He simply seems to be a good guy who created something that little children love. Fair enough. Guardian
4.5
Constance Markss delightful, unpretentious documentary both captures the man in all his complex simplicity and throws light on his craft. Guardian
3.0
A revealing insight into the Henson universe, and a winning study of the hard work that goes into turning fake fur and plastic eyeballs into an intern .. Flim List
3.5
Adoring, feel good, sweet documentary about Kevin Clash, best known as Elmos hand, voice and soul. Susang Ranger
3.0
Enjoyable .. If you cant find a screening where Clash (and Elmo) makes an appearance, I think its better to wait for the small scren on this one. Movies
3.0
A sweet, engaging documentary, Being Elmo largely steers clear of Clashs personal life to offer a wholesome portrait of a man who has dedicated himsel .. Express
3.8
Young or old, Elmo fan or not, anyone can find something of real value in Clashs story. Mr Brown Movies
4.0
The real star here, however, is Clashs most beloved creation, Elmo. The Irish Times
2.0
Even if Elmo was a little after your time, the doc is sure to wring a few tears out of nostalgia prone adults with its behind the scenes look at a sho .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
Underdogs, dreams, imagination, artistry, unashamed emotion... its the cinematic equivalent of a big red hug. Total Film
3.0
As much a behind the scenes peek at Jim Hensons creative process as a biopic about a kid with a vision, Being Elmo is about Clashs supportive parents .. Coles Mithey
4.5
Being Elmo: A Puppeteers Journey is the story of a young man who knew what he wanted to do and did it, who made his dreams real. This may be the most .. Detroit News
3.0
For the rare few that felt slightly short changed by the vaguely cynical The Muppets (2011), Being Elmo is the perfect antidote; a warm, engaging tale .. Cine Vue
3.8
Being Elmo is that rare piece of nonfiction filmmaking that begets cross generational appeal. Kansas City
3.0
The movie is sometimes charged with real tension and passion. And yet Close as Nobbs is an absence. Ft
3.0
A winning tale of the persistence and creativity behind one of the most famous and fuzziest faces in the world. Ny Times
3.0
But the movie doesnt really address how, if at all, puppeteers see and refine their own work. Shockya
4.0
Its not what youd call a hard hitting portrait but, like Elmo, it is ridiculously sweet, sprightly and warm. Scots Man
5.0
A wonderful, touching story, one that made me want to scoop up every kid I know who has a scrap of creative talent, and have them watch the film. No La
4.0
I dont mind a tender tribute to the man who made such a tender impact on the world, and the astounding archival footage is worth a million dark turnin .. Or Lando Weekly
4.0
Gentle, sincere, and filled with moments of genuine joy and wonderment, this story of a boy who came to realise his dreams is as good natured and unco .. Film 4
3.5
A feel good documentary about a cheerful guy whos not made out of felt (but probably would be just as cheerful if he was). Jam! Movies
4.4
Its a moving, incisive portrait of an unheralded artist and a subtle glimpse into issues of race, media, and culture. Boston Phoenix
3.0
Directors Constance Marks and Philip Shane make use of a wealth of fascinating period footage that shows Clashs career ascension. New York Time Out
4.0
Its a reminder of the people who affected our childhood so much and whose art form is being left behind in the age of Pixar and Dreamworks. Cairo 360
4.0
Slight, but an uplifting, universal rallying call for creative people to follow their dreams. Little White Lies
4.0
Hes still got The Woman to look forward to, which hes hoping will be as divisive and controversial as it promises to be. Cinema Autopsy
4.0
There are several things that are impossible to do. Swimming across the Pacific is one; another is disliking Kevin Clash. Kc Active
2.0
Being Elmo is a light and lightly inspiring film, showing how an unlikely passion can transform into not only a career but a cultural mainstay. Blog Oregonlive
4.5
This documentary acutely accomplishes something most can only strive to achieve: at the end of the film, you feel like you know Kevin Clash. Digital Journal
4.0
Youd have to be pretty grouchy to resist the warm and fuzzy heart of this family friendly doc. New York Metro Mix
3.8
Entertaining and extremely moving in its depiction of a man devoted to an odd craft that exists, essentially, to make people happy. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
3.5
Ill go to my grave believing that Elmo is a punk. Kevin Clash, however, is definitely not a punk, not one bit. Movie Metropolis
3.0
But he might have thought Dominik Molls adaptation a trifle lacking in erotic thrust. This Is London
3.8
But hes the man who made Elmo an icon, puppeteering him longer than anyone else.
4.5
Elmos enthusiasm and love is so infectious its hard not to smile whenever this Muppet is on the screen. Ny 1
4.5
Clash starts demonstrating the subtleties of puppeteering. You have to keep the puppets mouth slightly open, so it looks like its smiling. Keep it act .. Screen Junkies
3.0
Now if theyll just get a little more affordable for us middle class folks, that will be real progress. Movie Dearest Blog Spot
3.0
There is no huge emotional climax, but the direct inspiration is refreshing in todays over dramatized storytelling climate. BET.com
3.1
Despite an exhaustive series of interviews with famous puppeteers and a few celebs (among them Whoopi Goldberg, who also narrates), its a documentary .. Toronto Star
3.5
One or two Barbara Walters moments would have enhanced this profile of Muppeteer Kevin Clash. Without them, the biodoc is little more than an endearin .. Documentaries About



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