Jimi: All Is by My Side

  • 2014


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Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
Over in London, Lindas confidence is soon matched by Kathy Etchingham (Hayley Atwell), who doesnt hesitate to enter a romantic relationship with a bur .. Av Club
3.0
Andr Benjamin, from OutKast, is perfect as Hendrix, nailing his look (the teased out nimbus of hair and groovy Carnaby Street threads) as well as his .. EW
3.8
Its a risky approach thats bound to frustrate many folks, but its also quite illuminating in its own way. Rogerebert
3.0
And as Poots plays Keith, shes so much more than a gorgeous groupie shes a well bred young woman with an eye for talent. Common Sense Media
1.5
The Wind Cries Mary, Fire and Manic Depression were all composed during the time period covered by the film, yet never does Hendrix convincingly appea .. Variety
2.0
Despite a decent performance from Andr Benjamin and its shots at controversy, Jimi: All Is by My Side is a Hendrix origin story that does nothing inno .. We Got This Covered
4.5
Although older than the character hes playing, Benjamin manages to capture Hendrixs fey demeanor and confident swagger. Austin Chronicle
3.0
A monotonously grim portrait thats more rewarding in theory than execution. Time Out
4.0
An unpredictable film, a difficult approximation of a biopic. But it delivers a Jimi Hendrix experience somehow the richer for sidelining the man and .. The Guardian
2.0
The woozy soundtrack and jump cut visuals add a touch of period hallucinogenics, but the intimate detail never rings true. The Guardian
3.1
Because I dont do it for fame, I dont even care about being famous actually.
3.8
Ann Hornaday writes, The rewards are rich and revelatory in a film that doesnt soft pedal the woes facing the planet, but celebrates the kind of direc ..
1.5
I dont break it down like black England, white England, Hendrix protests. Vulture
4.5
Intimate take on a slice of Hendrixs life is more convincing than many full blown biopics. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Although older than the character hes playing, Benjamin manages to capture Hendrixs fey demeanor and confident swagger.
1.5
One reason All Is by My Side works is that the story with its girl, guy, guitar and revolution is enjoyable, whether its precisely true or not. The New York Times
4.5
Advertisement Someone who was as interested in listening to Bob Dylan as Howlin Wolf, Hendrix has an all inclusive vision for his music and doesnt wan ..
2.5
The movies second problem is the nagging sense that much of what were seeing isnt true. San Francisco Chronicle
1.5
The films limitations play to its advantage, since Ridley eschews the usual biopic approach, instead taking a snapshot of 12 crucial months in the mus ..
3.0
Jimi: All Is by My Side manages to keep an aura of mystery while letting us see the inspiration. Ny Daily News
3.8
Benjamin captures Hendrixs nodding swagger, his effortless cool, and most important, his voice going beyond mimicry into some other, spookier realm. Philly
4.0
A quirky and appealing glimpse into the life and guitar virtuosity of Jimi Hendrix. Spirituality And Practice
1.5
It at least has a spark of life to it, and Ridleys decision to focus on Hendrixs first year in London from 1966 to 1967 frees rather than limits him. Village Voice
3.1
He rarely finds the pop art in this florid, musically inventive Sgt. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
The biopic rocks. Its all in on atmosphere, and unconcerned with putting out a laundry list of his conquests or getting things accurate. Sover
3.0
Even without a familiar sonic presence to provide reassurance, All Is by My Side gets under the skin of its subject, braiding bio pic convention and c .. Blu Ray
2.5
To really understand Hendrix, Ridley would have had to reach much farther back. Chicago Reader
2.0
What is the point of a musician biopic if you dont get to hear the soundtrack to their life The Times
4.0
A surprisingly thoughtful meditation on the key year that transformed guitarist Jimi Hendrix (played by OutKasts Andr Benjamin) from session player to .. Radio Times
3.8
Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band right in front of Paul and George, theres no doubt that Benjamin is the films magnetic core. Rolling Stone
2.5
LENGTH 1:56 BOTTOM LINE A hip looking mess of a movie, made tolerable by Benjamins spacey cool Hendrix. News Day
2.5
Plays like a hazy, half remembered dream perhaps faithful to the spirit of the man, but frustrating if youre actually curious about the facts. New York Post
1.5
John Ridleys fractured and narrowcast, unauthorized Jimi Hendrix biopic...wrongly assumes that Andre Benjamins intuitive inhabiting of the musicians s .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
Ridley doesnt overly dwell on all that, although he certainly includes evidence. Az Central
1.5
This is the most confident of Turturros directing jobs and one of his tenderest performances; at times the movies a mess, but it goes to such special .. Boston
3.8
As has been well publicized, All Is By My Side doesnt actually feature any of Hendrixs music. Star Tribune
4.5
It isnt actually Ridleys directing debut; he made a little seen thriller with David Caruso and Kelly Lynch in 1997.) Salon
2.0
We do see and hear reinterpretations of classics (most memorably Killing Floor) and a cheeky tribute (Sgt. Flim List
4.5
Most of the action occurs below the surface genius giving birth to ideas, ambition crystallizing into action and, at times, Ridleys direction evokes t .. New Yorker
2.0
A stunning turn by Andre Benjamin, an uncanny evocation of a rock and role legend. Boston Herald
3.0
All these things aesthetic, composition, acting ultimately end up secondary when compared to the dynamic performance at the films center. The Film Stage
3.0
...a Hendrix movie without the full Hendrix story, seminal Hendrix songs, all in a portrait of a man that doesnt really feel like Hendrix at all. Blogs Indie Wire
1.0
Benjamin looks the part, but his stilted performance is pure Razzie bait, plus hes 39. Total Film
4.0
Opening on Wednesday is the animated family film Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart (Dada Films), the directorial debut from Mathias Malzieu and Stephane ..
3.1
Andre Benjamin, of OutKast, plays Hendrix, and hes one of the films biggest assets. Nj
4.5
Its scenes emerge and vanish like smoke, re creating a creative and chaotic pop cultural aura. Movie Habit
2.0
Nonetheless, a stunning turn by Benjamin ensures this film is just about worth investing in. Hey U Guys
2.0
The greatest disappointment here is that whilst Benjamin totally embodies the spirit of Hendrix... the performance he gives is far greater than the st .. Cine Vue
2.0
Its worth mentioning that Ridley doesnt credit any single source for his account of what happened behind closed doors.) Digital Spy
2.0
Unfortunately, for all Benjamins fine work All is By My Side is one long string of such cliches and counts as a major disappointment. Independent Ie
2.0
Ridley confines his subject to small nightclubs and even smaller apartments, where we hear little music and a lot of talk. Too much talk; all of it in .. Patriot Ledger
3.8
A texturally rich and sonically dense cultural sampler of the era that may or may not be literally true but feels and sounds like what happened. Js Online
3.0
At heart, this isor should have beena look at how much love is lost in history. The Dissolve
4.0
Atwell does much of the pics emotional heavy lifting to little fanfare, serving as Hendrixs paradoxically free spirited anchor. Cinemix Tape
3.0
The biopic rocks. Its all in on atmosphere, and unconcerned with putting out a laundry list of his conquests or getting things accurate. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
The film rides on a strong performance by Andr Benjamin of Outkast fame, who has the vocal mannerisms and movement of the guitar legend down to a fine .. One Room With A View
3.0
Jimi: All Is by My Side takes an approach that more musician biopics should... honing in on one specific period of Hendrixs life instead of providing .. The Skinny
3.0
The planetarium spectacle includes subdividing cells and blooming storm clouds: fun for a while, but Bjork is not a compelling screen presence. Scots Man
3.1
The movie isnt afraid to shy away from Browns many faults: He hits his wife, hes jealous, hes egocentric, hes petty, and he drives everyone close to h .. Scene Stealers
4.5
Andr Benjamin channels Hendrixs sweet, spacey persona with spellbinding precision. reason
2.0
All is By My Side amounts to a series of imagined conversations, with Andre Benjamin struggling to hold our attention through them.
2.0
The downside, however, is that there isnt really enough material to fill the runtime. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
Intelligently performed and with a slew of well written dialogues, Ridley has cobbled together an impressive and ambitiously realized project. Ion Cinema
3.8
If youre expecting all of Hendrixs familiar numbers, youll be disappointed, but youre interested in the human being who made those hits, youll find yo .. Film.com
4.0
Flawed but fascinating in an off beat, groovy, weird, wise kind of a way. Little White Lies
4.5
Andre Benjamin better known as Andre 3000 of the Atlanta hip hop duo OutKast is a no brainer yet still genius casting as the young guitar god, and loo .. Daily News
4.0
A powerful look at the crucial years in an artists trajectory when the thrill of success begins to yield to the curse of fame. Monsters And Critics
1.5
Andr Benjamin does a fair job of conveying Hendrixs languid charisma and grace... But the soapy drama remains about as convincing as the troop of rock .. Movie Talk
2.0
A strangely lethargic and self consciously arty trudge that struggles to find a narrative through line or turn the great Hendrix into a vivid personal .. Dallas News
3.0
Benjamin displays the familiar Hendrix quirks (the jaw gyrations, wide eyes and smiles while jamming), captures his wind blown kite voice perfectly, a .. Events Austin 360
2.0
Throughout the film, you may be thinking about Hendrixs songs. You may even be humming them to yourself. But you certainly wont be hearing them. Technology Tell
4.5
Its just making cool stuff to leave behind, thats all it is, its nothing more. The Concourse Deads
4.5
And now, this year at Toronto, theres a small, shaggy, very galvanizing biopic that adopts a similar strategy, and it feels like a breakthrough movie. Insidemovies Ew
4.5
As a mood piece, the film captures the essence of a time in music history quite beautifully. Staci Wilson Live Journal
3.5
The lack of original Hendrix music is a serious hindrance, but director John Ridley is far less interested in any onstage displays of flamboyance than ..



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