RBG

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  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.6/5
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2.0
A celebration of the scrunchie wearing octogenarian not just as a pop culture folk hero and millennial meme but as a wife, a warrior, and a true icono .. EW
3.1
Cohen and Wests approach is so adulatory that the documentary becomes a surface level work of hagiography. Rogerebert
3.0
Its the insights into personal life that feel the most vital, moving RBG beyond the kind of information you could read on a Wikipedia page (as ably an .. Indie Wire
3.0
But Ginsburg didnt strike anyone as bold, at least not outwardly. Variety
4.0
She watches Kate McKinnons SNL impression (Oh, thats a Ginsburn) with a rock stars cool! Time Out
3.0
This solid documentary approaches its subject... with much the same calm eloquence that Bader Ginsburg has brought to her judgments over her career. The Guardian
3.0
This lively film tracks Ginsburgs brilliant legal career, fighting for womens workplace rights while shrewdly also taking on cases where men suffered .. The Guardian
1.9
The film rarely presents a clear analysis of Ruth Bader Ginsburgs victories, reducing her work to empty slogans.
4.5
RBG will not convert those angry voices at the beginning of the film, and it doesnt intend to. Collider
3.0
The documentary is at its best when it digs into how Ginsburg changed the legal landscape of America. Collider
4.5
Ginsburg, says Feigen, has the ability to compartmentalize; I dont have close friends who are right wing nutcases. Vulture
4.5
Not that veteran TV and doc producer directors Betsy Wests and Julie Cohens methodically constructed profile doesnt have its funny, light hearted mome .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Dissent or a remotely critical eye doesnt have any place in RBG; this is an entirely admiring doc.
4.5
The movies touch is light and its spirit buoyant, but there is no mistaking its seriousness or its passion. The New York Times
4.5
I cant think of a dramatic film on screen right now that will make you feel this good, and thats a fact.
4.0
This is the origin film we really need right now. Directors Cohen and West have brought a liberal trailblazers fascinating and largely untold story pr ..
3.8
Ginsburg emerges as a woman of remarkable intelligence and fortitude who can get by on very little sleep. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Does a reasonably good job of showing the important contributions she has made to the womens movement in this country, even if it hardly breaks any ne .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
The films answer to that is simply to show us what a lively workhorse and exercise fiend this small, spirited woman remains. Village Voice
3.8
Its that tone that makes RBG worth seeing in theaters, the shock value of seeing people agreeably disagree . Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
RBG isnt worth the time and effort of seeking out in a theater unless youre a die hard RBG fan. ReelViews
1.5
A chronology of Ginsbergs subsequent victories shows how patiently and shrewdly she worked to establish the existence and pernicious effects of sex di .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Theres a good balance of the justices personal and professional lives here... Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
With its infectious soundtrack, RBG is a joyous embrace of a life well lived that leaves us hoping for many more chapters.
3.0
account of Ginsburgs life is straightforward and upbeat. Its of interest simply because its subject is an interesting person. The Times
4.0
The life and work of the associate justice of the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (aka the notorious RBG) is the subject of this dense, inspirin .. The Times
2.0
This documentary shows that Ginsburgs relentless advocacy for womens rights was born of the discrimination she faced at every stage of her own legal c .. Lariat
2.0
The film obligingly touches on but never examines the Wikipedia page bullet points of RBGs life and work... her participation in this project feels ha .. News Review
4.0
RBG isnt a critical portrait of its subject but an enlightening and affectionate one. Independent
3.8
You may love or hate her, badmouth her or bow down to her. But you have to recognize the impact that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has made to the fabric of our .. Rolling Stone
2.5
As an architect of modern feminism, Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves accolades, but thats all this glossy and thin lionization has to offer. Pop Matters
1.5
A proficient but prosaic overview of Ginsburgs (exceptional) life and (world improving) accomplishments. If you know enough to be impressed, youve pro .. The Wrap
3.0
The Monitor is a peculiar little publication thats hard for the world to figure out. Cs Monitor
3.8
Overall, RBG will be celebrated by audiences sympathetic to Ginsburgs ideology, but the film will still be interesting for those who have their own di .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Yet it doesnt arrive at that place by demonizing those who oppose her. Az Central
4.5
Cobra Kai Netflix This marvellous sequel series to The Karate Kid isnt just a huge suckerpunch of nostalgia for kids of the 80s. Smh
5.0
A marvelous, funny, deeply moving biography of Ruth Bader Ginsberg from her rise as a legal champion of womens rights in the 1970s to her ascension as ..
4.4
What emerges is an intriguing portrait of a woman described as shy and retiring but with a quiet magnetism, a work horse and a master legal strategist .. Toronto Star
4.5
At the same time although West and Cohen get around to the version of Ginsburg that has become a meme for Millennials and a symbol of resistance the g .. Salon
4.5
She launched a slow and subversive litigation campaign to challenge Americas mammoth regime of institutionalized gender discrimination. ( Slate
4.0
Yet, just as theres something hugely comforting about Ginsburg herself, the tireless octogenarian who has inspired numerous generations and become a p .. Flim List
4.5
For a biography that spans nearly nine decades, perhaps the films most significant achievement is to present it all in a way that seems like it all ta .. Film Inquiry
3.5
Less a cross examination than a powerful summing up of her career, Cohen and West succeed in revealing the personality of the woman beneath the gown b .. Eye For Film
4.5
Her tireless work advocating womens rights and gender equality may have put her on the map, but there is much more to 85 year old US Supreme Court Jus ..
3.5
Marching and demonstrating wasnt Ruths thing, biographer Wendy W. Williams notes. Susang Ranger
4.0
In the current climate of intense political turmoil, theres something undeniably refreshing, even heart warming about a figure like Justice Ruth Bader .. Flickering Myth
0.5
I left the theatre informed, inspired, and eager to go to sleep at a normal hour. New Yorker
3.0
Intimate without being obtrusive, RBG doesnt exactly demystify the Supreme Court so much as it brings us closer to one of its greats. The Film Stage
3.8
RBG is a documentary love letter to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and it assumes you love her too. Boston Globe
4.0
A documentary that was as sober as its subject might have spent more time on the fascinating archival audio ... but this breezy primer is hard to argu .. The Irish Times
5.0
After watching RBG, youll find yourself hoping she lives to be 100, if not more. Standard
3.8
Even if their film isnt going to blow anyone away with its cinematic creativity, that doesnt make Cohen and Wests effort any less entertaining. Movie Freak
3.0
It tells the tale of a quiet and primly proper woman excelling in a loud and often ugly world. Detroit News
4.5
RBG takes various facets of a fascinating life and stitches them together, as documentaries go, into a genuine beauty. Cnn
4.0
Some of the finer points of this gently engrossing documentary will be lost on Australian viewers. Nevertheless, the subject herself will win all hear .. Herald Sun
3.0
More than sassy dissenting opinions, its quiet perseverance that shaped Ginsburgs career. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
I would have liked a deeper exploration of their subjects fascinating contradictions but RBG is a solid look at a brilliant woman whos helped change h .. Now Toronto
3.0
On the Basis of Sex has buckets of appeal but when it comes to underselling the great RBGs legacy, the movie is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
Affectionate but respectful in tone, West and Cohens documentary is timely as a celebration of Justice Ginsburgs accomplishments. Abc
3.5
Whats most fascinating, however, isnt Ginsburgs impressive list of achievements, its how she went about achieving them. Nz Herald
1.5
We learn that Ruth Bader Ginsburg the Human, while immensely awesome, and yes, very petite, is not a cute or silly person. Shes f***ing smart. Like, I .. The Stranger
3.0
The documentary makes us grateful for the truth that It takes all sorts to make a world and for the fact that RBG may be staunchest bulwark against th .. Ft
5.0
has been instrumental in changing so much of what we now take for granted; this insight into the woman behind the law is utterly charming. Independent Ie
4.5
RBG is a deft, entertaining and expertly put together documentary. Stuff
4.4
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a robed superhero (of sorts) in the refreshingly sober bio documentary RBG. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
The movie is never better than when it homes in on Ginsburg as a fierce legal mind, a rhetorical and logical force to be reckoned with. Vanity Fair
4.5
While it may gloss over some aspects of Ginsburgs life, weve never seen as intimate a portrait of the usually private justice. Refinery 29
4.5
What makes the film valuable is its focus on Justice Ginsburg as a champion of womens rights. Wsj
2.0
And what you want most is the charming, drolly funny Ginsburg opining on what shes seen and done over a lifetime of jurisprudence. Patriot Ledger
4.4
Yet, theres something missing in RBG and it keeps a good documentary from becoming a great one.
3.0
In bringing the film together, RBG is the creation of two skilful directors. The Film Pie
3.8
With the #MeToo movement occupying our culture, its easy to say that this is the perfect time for a detailed, thorough film on Ginsburg. But frankly, .. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
The informative film is modestly satisfying and calms me to know shes on the Supreme Court fighting for the same issues I believe in. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.4
But how do you avoid lionizing a woman when shes a genuine lioness Directed by: Betsy West, Julie Cohen Other: A Magnolia Pictures release. Daily Herald
4.0
Deferential as it is fascinating, RBG is a fantastic, moving homage to its much deserving subject. Under The Radar Mag
2.0
No topic gets more than a cursory overview in Julie Cohen and Betsy Wests breathlessly superficial, school presentation ish documentary. Film Avclub
4.5
However, as the film entertainingly reveals, Ginsburgs life was never devoid of fun or leisure. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Personally, I would love a documentary strictly focused on their compelling dynamic.) Fresh Fiction
4.5
Ginsburg is a woman we instinctively want to know more about, and RBG gives us that chance. East Bay Express
4.0
While she doesnt play self consciously to the camera, Ginsburg has an incisive voice and a flair for the subtle zinger that make her a great subject. Seven Day Svt
4.5
RBG fills in the gaps, and doesnt assume that viewers have an intricate knowledge of the US judicial system or the movies central figure. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
The wit and colour with which Cohen and West bring to their film makes RBG a solid, unchallenging viewing experience for American political nerds who .. National Post
4.5
Apart from a few unattributed audio clips about how Ginsburg is a witch and dangerous, theres no real critical dialectic here. Original Cin
1.5
Its hard to see why shes any more interesting than John Paul Stevens, Stephen Breyer, or David Souter. National Review
4.0
Simple mortal uplift. Children matter, every single one. Children are owed attention, education and protection. Each time Fred Rogers began a show by .. New City Film
4.0
She argued for womens equal access to educational and economic opportunity. Winnipeg Free Press
1.5
The visual resources to illustrate the key moments of a trajectory governed by the prudent ethic of advancing step by step reveal themselves annoyingl .. El Pais (Spain)
4.5
RBG cant contain its love for its subject. And thats why its such a wonderful film. Daily Film Fix
4.0
Personal interviews with Ginsburg, and particularly her granddaughter, cast a warm glow on the movie, even in an age where the voice of dissent is so .. Columbus Alive
4.4
Its a historical drama, an acerbic comedy, and a poignant love story all rolled into one rollicking package. Film Frenzy
3.8
Filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen combine archival footage and interviews... in this appreciative blend of a Ginsburg 101 course and an intimate p .. Sf Examiner
5.0
RBG is a very enjoyable piece of history that touches on the obscure fame one woman has earned, championing womens rights without using a single bad w .. Vue Weekly
4.5
The degree of conciliatory awesomeness the great RBG displays in RBG is one we should all aspire to. Sf Weekly
3.8
Given the partisan divide, the documentary probably will be of interest only to people who already admire Justice Ginsburg, but its a good story that .. Sf Chronicle
4.4
A personal and detailed look at the life and loves of this unforgettable Supreme Court justice. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.8
It endeavors to offer a heavy dose of comfort food to its audience, which is sure to comprise exclusively of viewers who have a lot invested in the ic .. Am Ny
4.0
RBG doesnt plumb the depths of Ginsburgs character, instead content to largely stay close to the surface.
1.5
The pop culture folklore can certainly use a straight doc like this to better inform and balance against the reductionist idolatry. Thril List
1.5
That doesnt mean the movie doesnt know when to slow down and take in the sweeter moments. Battleship Pretension
3.8
This doc, by filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West, takes a straight up approach after an opener of a litany of male bluster tagging Ginsburg as an ev .. Cambridge Day
4.5
Her impact on behalf of womens rights is so vital in American history, it would have been a travesty not to have her amazing life along with her musin .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
Will doubtlessly be a crowd pleaser for the justices legions of fans, but it will also be an illuminating piece of history for those who only know her .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.5
The film is touching when characterising Martins unquestionable devotion to her. Impulse Gamer
4.5
Even Ginsburgs detractors, who get short shrift here, would have to admit that RBG is formidable, whether on the bench or away from the court. Spendin .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
A light, approachable documentary.... A bit of a hagiography, of course ... but you come away from it with an appreciation for someone whose long care .. Crooked Marquee
4.5
RBG does something that only the very best biographies do: It gives viewers a deep and multi layered sense of the times in which the subject lived and .. Baltimoresun
4.5
Viewers are moved by the accomplishments and impact tiny Ruth Bader Ginsburg has had on so many lives and how the appreciation of her work is growing .. Film Forward
3.0
For a film about such a radical, theres too little spirit in the filmmaking. The Film Experience
3.0
Overall this is a still a well crafted, straightforward documentary that paints an interesting portrait of one of the most brilliant legal minds Ameri .. Screen Zealots
1.5
RBG, Cohen and Wests doc for CNN Films, doesnt break the mold in terms of documentary form. The Spool
4.5
For those of us who flatter ourselves that we know quite a bit about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the film RBG is a treat for its additional, engaging and oft .. Kdhx
4.5
Smart, heartwarming documentary, which is sure to swell her burgeoning fan base, though it may annoy some conservative detractors. Aarp
1.5
Filmmakers Cohen and West provide a broad overview of Bader Ginsbergs life and work but without any real insights or passion. Fortunately, the films s .. Kpbs
4.5
More valentine than documentary, the film is a spritely and affectionate tribute to the 84 year old judge and unlikely pop culture phenom. Saportare Port
3.0
Ones enjoyment of the new documentary RBG will probably be gauged by how well you know the titular subject. Film Jerk
1.5
With a title that nods to the octogenarians pop culture stardom, RBG aims to illuminate the Supreme Court judges history as an activist attorney. L.A. Biz
4.5
Thats an important legal story, its why shes such an important historical figure. Metro Weekly
3.0
This surprisingly moving documentary on Justice Ginsburgs personal and public life is both enlightening and entertaining. Showbiz Junkies
4.5
Whats surprising to a casual follower of the judicial branch is that youll be reaching not for your legal pad while watching the film, but the tissues .. Vogue
3.0
As this elegantly assembled film shows, the Notorious RBG as young Americans affectionately call the 85 year old, has changed millions of womens lives .. Herald Scotland
3.5
Whether you will enjoy the film depends largely on your tolerance for Ryan Reynolds. The Tyee
3.0
Thats right, RBG is a documentary that ultimately re contextualizes the iconic Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a meme queen. Film Monthly
3.0
It probably wont become the definitive film on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs life and 60 year legal career, but the documentary RBG .. Sa Current
3.8
And while the documentary transitions to Justice Ginsburgs current status as a pop culture icon, whats never lost is her vitality for life and the law 812 Film Reviews
3.5
Ruth Bader Ginsburg certainly deserves more than to be a meme. Then again, in an ironic sense there is no better evidence of her lasting impression on .. Brightest Young Things
1.5
RBG doesn t break any new ground in terms of filmmaking style and it gets a little distracted with trivia like her love of opera or her workout routin .. Host Madison
3.8
Even Ginsburgs biggest devotes will be learn something new from the documentary which takes a candid look at RBGs life. Victoria Advocate
3.0
Stylistically, however, it doesnt go the distance in honouring her legacy. The Lonely Film Critic
2.0
Youve probably heard of Notorious BIG. If you havent heard of Notorious RBG, then youre missing a person who changed the legal landscape for women in .. Pasadena Weekly
4.5
Ginsburg is an always engaging star. May we all have so much energy for so long. Shes not ready to retire, she says. Looking good, RBG! Keep it up! Hammer To Nail
4.4
But watching RBG, Julie Cohen and Betsy Wests intimate and informative documentary on Bader Ginsburg, I realized that theres so much about this extrao .. Baltimore Magazine
3.0
Its sort of bland the way co directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West conduct this presentation... Always Good Movies
4.4
Heres a movie thats really worth cheering about, entering the marketplace with the same quiet, unassuming, yet determined demeanor as its subject. Good Times
4.5
RBG is unabashedly a celebration, if one that like its subject rarely slows down to bask. Eugene Weekly
1.5
Feminism is not a fad, and the Notorious RBG continues to be in the fight for the long haul. Bitch Media
3.0
RBG is embraced by young people who have taken her as their own, and given her memes as Notorious RBG. Her liberalism, savvy and results resonate with .. What She Said Radio
4.5
Inspiring and entertaining, RBG is a delightful exploration of the dynamic Supreme Court justice known as the Notorious RBG. We Are Movie Geeks
1.5
Maybe thats why Ginsburg feels like a tonic in todays toxic political climate: shes almost too good to be true. Boulder Weekly
4.5
RBG is a delightful watch, a film as motivating as it is inspirational. Serving up fascinating fact after fact after fact of a true hero. Awards Daily
3.5
No matter what side of the fence you are on, politically, this documentary gives a view into the workings of the Supreme Court and what it takes to ma .. Phantom Tollbooth
4.5
Directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen deliver a saucy portrait of the 84 year old Ginsburgs life and the trailblazing work that has earned her rock sta .. Newport This Week
3.5
Ginsburgs contributions to our current legal world are established as profound and revolutionary, although her position on abortion remains pro choice .. America Magazine
2.0
Watch: and wonder no more how a slight, 85 year old woman has become the Supreme Courts most celebrated justice. Big Apple Reviews
4.5
The RBG documentary recognizes the meme laden consequence of Ginsburgs popularity in the age of social media, but it also delves deep to show that any .. Nuvo
5.0
Style remains..An unashamedly affectionate film results, though its one as impassioned as Talley himself. Flicks
3.5
Its easy to champion or dismiss someone of stature based solely on your own beliefs, but another to appreciate who she is and has always been regardle .. Buffalovibe
4.5
The filmmakers justifiable admiration for Ginsburg is clear, perhaps to the detriment of getting inside the mind of its subject rather than merely cel ..
4.5
Her measured tone is a charming blend of confidence and humility. Nonfics
4.5
RBG is a treasure trove of historical information, landmark court cases, and a glimpse into the mind and world of this living legend. Long may she rei .. Malibu Times
3.0
If Mr. Rogers ever meant anything to you, this film must be seen (Broad Street Review) Broadstreet Review
4.5
A fist pumping cinematic clarion call, RBG is a chance for viewers to revel in a real world superhero and defender of truth, justice and the American .. Burnaway.org
4.0
The film captures her personality as a quiet, thoughtful woman with a steel trap mind, determined to make the world fairer. Shadows on the Wall



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