Quincy

  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 24
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.1
As a mentor once told me, life has a way of slowing you down when youre not paying attention. Rogerebert
3.0
Rashida Jones and co director Alan Hicks have filmed a celebration of the life of an extraordinary talent with an illustrious musical history and an i .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Drawing on extraordinary archival footage and intimate moments shot over the last five years, Jones and co director Alan Hicks paint a human portrait .. Indie Wire
3.5
Its a reminder that beyond all of the quips and hits, theres a deep, complicated man beneath that even a film this ostensibly intimate cant quite mana .. Variety
3.5
The material is rich and the cast list starry, but the overall package veers a little too close to gushing vanity project in places. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Filmmakers Alan Hicks and Rashida Jones, Quincys actress daughter, have made a comprehensive, loving, and yet surprisingly clear eyed documentary port ..
3.1
The Globes guide to TIFF 2018 movies We watched them and rated them, now read all about them. The Globe And Mail
3.8
If you want a thorough documentary accounting of your legendary life in music, leave the job to your adoring daughter.Rashida Jones of Tag and TVs Ang .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
This documentary gives a vivid, intimate portrait of Quincy Jones, as well as some people close to him. This is an enlightening and well constructed d .. Lariat
4.0
Its hard to think of a rags to riches story more stark than that of Quincy Jones. Independent
3.5
Quincy is lovingly put together and recounts one of the most distinguished and interesting careers in American entertainment. Decider
3.5
Co directing with Alan Hicks, actress Rashida Jones presents an intimate, affectionate film portrait of her singular father, music legend Quincy Jones .. Film Journal
3.5
Its an enjoyable and intermittently revelatory documentary that does a fine job of celebrating its subjects accomplishments while never quite achievin .. Slate
1.5
Of course, archival material doesnt allow for follow up questions. Film Inquiry
1.9
And thats about as deep, revealing and complicated as this bloated documentary gets, folks. Observer
4.0
Therefore the arrival of Quincy, a comprehensive chronicle of the extensive musical legacy of the incomparable Quincy Jones, is definite cause for cel .. Herald Sun
2.0
Courtesy of TIFF Quincy Jones doc, co directed by his daughter, Rashida Jones, is essentially a two hour career highlight reel. Now Toronto
2.5
A two hour documentary that feels like three, it certainly has a worthy subject, and a charismatic one; it commits a trove of valuable cultural lore t .. Wsj
3.5
Viewers see the original material as it was made.Consequently, the documentary feels more raw and emotional than most. Daily Dot
3.8
Rashida Jones teamed up with documentarian Alan Hicks to turn the camera on her father. The resulting documentary presents a sincere look at the icons .. Awards Circuit
4.5
Co directing with Alan Hicks, actress Rashida Jones presents an intimate, affectionate film portrait of her singular father, music legend Quincy Jones .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
The intimacy and bold storytelling are worth watching Quincy alone. Black Girl Nerds
3.0
Two hours doesnt feel like nearly enough time to properly chronicle the life of a giant like Quincy Jones. Spectrum Culture
3.0
Theres a truism that the artists who make for the best interview subjects are often at the beginning or the end of their careers. Thril List
3.3
But as a single volume take on one of the most fascinating entertainers to ever live, Quincy will do just fine. The Gate
3.1
The audience doesnt need to see what the producer has accomplished. 812 Film Reviews
4.5
Hes right, Thriller remains the greatest music video ever made.The rare home footage gives us an intimate insight into his life. Awards Daily
2.5
It worked as an uncritical biopic, but it could have been better if it had some edge. Sover
3.3
However, this isnt the best documentary I have ever seen, and it doesnt contribute much to the genre. Floated Alternative Cultur ..



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