Leonard Cohen: Im Your Man

  • 2006


MOVIE IS amateurish engaging elusive expressive philosophical
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Positive Reviews 29
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.8
Im not generally a big fan of tribute concerts, but this is a glorious exception. EW
1.5
Its one of several outlandishly fine performances in a film top loaded with honest to goodness acting, a prize in genre filmmaking thats roughly as ra .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
At various times poet, consort of beautiful women and Zen monk, his biogs intriguing too, all of which makes this doc highly welcome, even if its at b .. Time Out
2.5
The concert achieves mixed success, lurching back and forth between earnest folk renditions of Cohen classics versus twitchy, indulgent freak shows an ..
1.5
For the most part, Leonard Cohen Im Your Man serves as a painful reminder that theres little better in this world than hearing Leonard Cohen sing a Le ..
5.0
A moving and celebratory rock doc that proves itself worthy of its subject. E Film Critic
3.8
But couching it as a comedy is new to her, and she doesnt seem comfortable with the form. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Offering both too little material and too much, the movie leaves us in the bizarre position of understanding its subject no better by the end than we .. Ny Daily News
3.1
Cohen frequently isnt talking the subject too often goes missing from his own portrait. The Globe And Mail
5.0
What a thrill to hear the songs of Leonard Cohen treated with such reverence and to learn so much about his life and creativity. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
Pretty captivating...though also uneven and structurally problematical. One Guys Opinion
1.5
These spooky sonics skew Cohens engaging account of his years spent in seclusion as an ordained Mt. Baldy monk. Village Voice
3.2
Though a minor documentary and poorly filmed, theres still enough of the wordsmiths music to get over the mess. Sover
2.5
Documaker Lunson doesnt instill much originality in this combo concert flick/biography.
3.8
Hes a spiritual seeker whos also a snappy dresser, as U2s Bono points out. Usa Today
2.8
A mixed bag of interviews and musical tribute concert performances that range from great to awful. Lariat
4.0
The mystery spice is the pleasure to be had from witnessing Bono as a humbled fanboy. News Review
1.5
Most concert films follow familiar formulas, and this one is no exception...Cynics may find a motive for the film in Cohens recent legal problems. Film Journal International ..
3.8
First time filmmaker Lian Lunson has struck the mother lode here. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
An odd but enjoyable concoction of biography, music commentary and concert. Az Central
4.4
Whatever the approach, the songs are sturdy enough to support it while remaining resigned and elusive, their words practically glowing in the dark. Boston
1.5
How odd, that someone would make a documentary about Leonard Cohen with so little Leonard Cohen in it!
3.1
As a movie subject, Cohen has proven equally electrifying and elusive. Toronto Star
4.5
Cohens songs are both universal and deeply personal. Even when were listening to him alone in our room, we still feel like part of the world. Salon
4.5
Fans of his poetry like songs whose lyrics conjure imagery of his thoughts and experiences, will revel in this emotion and music filled tribute.
3.5
Cohens songs have always had a epic quality (Anthem for the most obvious), and going in I couldnt imagine there being any way to elevate them higher.. .. Flim Threet
3.0
There isnt a particularly interesting story behind these musicians getting together, unlike Buena Vista Social Club or Dave Chapelles Block Party. Bbc
1.5
Next to Cohens castle of music, place this fetching little monument to the bard of rapturous bereavement. Time
3.2
His strangely reverent version of If It Be Your Will is a soulful and introspective showstopper. Seattle Pi
2.5
If anything, Lunsons amateurish film makes Leonard Cohens depressing music seem more entertaining than it really is. Coles Mithey
3.5
A funny, frank and incisive look at the philosophical singer and poet. Boxoffice Magazine
3.5
Leonard Cohen, the darkly rumbling hipster Buddhist poet troubadour gets his own loving tribute in this concert film/testimonial. E Online
3.5
To his credit, hes expressive, self deprecating and generous with historical and creative detail, though theres a strong feeling of self editing and r .. Varia Gate
4.4
The proof of Cohens genius is in the music, and Leonard Cohen: Im Your Man drives that genius home with virtually every stanza. Kansas City
2.5
We hardly get to know Cohen from the biographical shorthand melded to a worshipful tribute show in which the Canadian singer songwriter never even app .. Chron
2.5
Mr. Cohen is funny and charming while being brilliantly observant, so its especially frustrating that this film about him is so reverent and humorless .. Guide Live
3.5
For those of us hard wired since birth to sing the praises of this melancholy Montreal poet musician, the film is a singular pleasure. Jam! Movies
4.4
The performers capture the deep, heartfelt hum of Cohens voice and deliver a haunting tribute to a poetic soul. Chicago Tribune
3.8
Despite the missteps during takeoff and landing, the film does prove to be an engaging and beguiling journey with a true original. Madison
1.5
Thorough its not, but the concert documentary Leonard Cohen: Im Your Man gathers solid interviews, anecdotes, recitations and tribute performances tha .. MSNBC
3.5
satisfies best during brief Cohen interview segments and whenever Rufus Wainwright or Nick Cave cover Old School Reviews
4.4
No matter how much unique artistry they bring to their interpretations, something essential is lost when anyone other than Cohen is at the mike. Online Tv Guide
2.5
They really dropped the ball on this one despite unfettered access to L.C. himself, you get a rambling interview interspersed with what for the most p .. Film Fest



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