Chicago 10

  • 2007


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Positive Reviews 44
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.5
The result doesnt quite work and not just because the jelly faced cartoon figures look like rotoscoped androids who just stepped out of the sequel you .. EW
4.4
The movie intercuts archival footage with colorful motion capture animation (voiced by some really good actors), based upon actual transcripts of the .. Rogerebert
3.8
Overall Criterions Bruce Lee set is as wonderful as youve heard, boasting definitive restorations and enough supplements for at least two semesters wo ..
4.5
Morgen, whose last documentary was The Kid Stays in the Picture, does a breathtaking job of plunging viewers straight into the action, combing reams o ..
3.0
Chicago 10 is equal parts tragedy and comedy, high drama and low farce.
3.0
Short on nuance but long on passion, Chicago 10 recreates the gradual boil over from peaceful gathering to chaos by augmenting ample, close range foot .. Paste Magazine
4.0
A bit of a mess but it is such an energetic and ambitious mess that it winds up capturing the energy and feel of its subject better than a more staid .. E Film Critic
2.5
If you werent an adult at the time or if you werent paying attention this movie will tell you things you didnt know about Chicago, and thats more than .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
A provocative reflection of its rule breaking subjects, Brett Morgens political documentary re examines the past while drawing unmissable parallels to .. Ny Daily News
2.5
Given the filmmakers privileged perspective of hindsight, to notconsider the real world repercussions of their theater, to not connect the dots betwee .. Philly
3.8
may be history for the attention deficit generation, but its too good to ignore. Tv Guide
4.4
The film uses voiceover actors and Waking Life style animation to re create the infamous trial with amazing effectiveness and intimacy. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Hes an invigorating filmmaker, not content to go the well traveled route when theres a new path to try. Eric Ds Nider
2.5
In eschewing the use of a narrator or talking heads, Morgen leaves out too much crucial information. New York Post
4.5
A powerhouse film that ranks among the very best nonfiction features of the past decade. Film Journal International ..
3.1
Despite the number in its title, this odd but sometimes entertaining documentary/docudrama hybrid looks at seven defendants who were accused of organi .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Even if its not entirely successful, theres much to praise about this docu, which combines animation and archival footage in equal measure. Emanuellevy
1.5
Lacks even the confidence to let speak for themselves the images of police and national guardsmen clubbing unarmed American demonstrators. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
While the story does lightly touch on some of the questionable decisions of the Chicago Sevens leaders, it generates a compelling argument for free sp .. Flim Threet
4.0
The director wants to bring recent history to life for people who werent around to witness it, and in that he succeeds pretty admirably. Calendar Live
3.5
Chicago 10 is a timely reminder that dissident youth once were viewed by the government as enemies of the state. Morgans collection of these images fo .. Seattle Pi
0.5
Virulently biased (not one opponent of the 10 is interviewed), the film is ruined by presenting the trial via cartoons. I kept expecting Judge Hoffman .. Tony Medley
4.4
Morgan does a magnificent job of getting the viewers feet wet, splashing them with just enough information to make them eager to discover additional i .. Movie Freak
1.9
Brett Morgens tiresome recreation of a watershed 1960s political trial shoots at fish in a barrel and misses. Boxoffice Magazine
3.5
Makes skillful use of documentary footage to relate what happened in the streets of Chicago, culminating in what was routinely described at the time a .. Stl Today
3.8
The filmmakers hope, presumably, is that kids will see Chicago 10 and get stirred into action%u2014taking to the streets to take down The Man, Yippie .. Christianity Today
4.5
Director Brett Morgen earns high marks for finding a most innovative way to illustrate a regrettable chapter in American history. News Blaze
4.0
Its greatest achievement, no question, is simply that it rescues a period of modern history from its suffocating blanket of respect and worship. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
Brett Morgans intriguing, partially animated dramatization of the 1968 protest of the Chicago Democratic National Convention dimly shines a light on h .. Big Picture Big Sound
4.2
Chicago 10 is an art house rarity that manages to visually dazzle while peeling away the layers of this contentious moment in time, giving viewers an .. Dvd Talk
2.5
So far, Morgens film has the inside track with its combination of vintage newsreels and animated sequences outlining the efforts of activists and ordi .. East Bay Express
3.0
...despite its storytelling creativity, it doesnt generate as much inspiration or excitement as I would have expected. Movie Metropolis
3.8
A vibrant, unconventional documentary about the conspiracy trial of the so called inciters of the riots that occurred during the 1968 Democratic Natio .. Denver Post
5.0
And Greg had said, You know, whats wrong with everyone Why isnt anyone out protesting When I was young, we had the Chicago 7, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rub ..
4.2
Remarkably imaginative: Director Morgen merges archival film with animation to bring to life the excitement of youthful demonstrations against the Vie .. Compuserve
3.8
If nothing else, its a welcomed alternative to the more straightforward and serious film that Spielberg is likely to deliver. Seattle Times
3.5
Revisits 1968 as a court room drama, through a fresh cinematic look to avoid period clichs while broadening historys appeal to both boomers and their .. Film Forward
4.2
Here is an unabashed call to a new age of protests. Is it agit prop propaganda You bet. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.8
Morgens best achievement is the news footage, more detailed looks at events outside the Conrad Hilton Hotel and in Chicago parks than you typically se .. Metromix.com
2.0
Should probably have more depth after four decades of reflection. Metromix.com
3.5
A riveting work thats hilarious, accessible and, sure, timeless in some ways. But still maybe a bit useless, too. Cinematical
3.1
The material is incredibly compelling though trust me, it was even more compelling (and scary) as it was happening. Premiere Magazine
3.8
Morgen recaptures the unreal air of the whole chapter; you can imagine young audiences understanding, perhaps for the first time, what the fuss was ab .. Blog Oregonlive
3.0
It may be most effective for audiences who do need a spoonful of sugar to make the historical medicine go down. D Cist
4.5
Chicago 10 isnt perfect, but is required viewing for anyone who wasnt around at the time, if only as a reminder of the effectiveness of citizen action .. San Diego Metropolitan
3.5
The ultimate lesson Sometimes you make a noble point by acting like a jackass. Deep Focus
4.4
Chicago 10 is a movie for parents and grandparents to take their older children and grandchildren. Its worth a field trip for high school and college .. Sign On Sandiego
3.2
As a peace loving liberal, cross examining Morgens rousing, worthy, but slanted film is as fun as kicking yourself in the shins (or watching Clinton t .. Ie Weekly
3.5
Morgan is more interested in recreating the confusing experience of living through those times than in evaluating them in a perspective informed by 40 .. Playback:stl
4.4
Indirectly scolds todays meek populace for letting its war minded government rage unchecked. Arizona Daily Star
4.0
Filmmaker Brett Morgen returns with another livelier than usual entry in the nonfiction field, a portrait of 60s activism that mixes vintage footage w .. Austin 360
4.5
Or my favorite, Your script isnt funny Dave, funny things are better than not funny things.



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