Taking Woodstock

  • 2009


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Positive Reviews 67
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Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.5
A thing of beauty is a joy forever, but a thing of plodding inevitability is just two hours of my time amiably wasted. Av Club
3.2
Lee captures the fractious, joyful, monstrously evolving mass it all was. EW
3.8
Luckily I saw Woodstock again in April, so it was fresh in my mind while watching Taking Woodstock, Ang Lees entertaining film about the kid who made .. Rogerebert
3.0
Nevertheless, Taking Woodstock is worth watching, if only for the way Lee personalizes a moment so culturally familiar and deeply historic that its be .. Common Sense Media
1.0
A split screen devise blatantly ripped from the classic Woodstock documentary just distracts from the action, and an acid sequence falls low in the pa .. Indie Wire
2.5
Taking Woodstocks closing invocation of the promoters next big gigat a racetrack in Northern Californiais a suitable reminder that a tidal wave as mom ..
3.0
Taking Woodstock is accessible but very lightweight and should enjoy moderate commercial success as a specialised domestic release. Screen Daily
3.0
The very American, softly sentimental nature of the film will make it a harder sell internationally. Screen Daily
4.5
Yeah, that says a lot, doesnt it The film has something in common with Transformers 2. Collider
2.5
But even Lee cant help but end the movie with conventional portents of Altamont.
3.8
Taking Woodstock has the appeal of an inside story told from an especially good angle.But beyond that, the movie is a celebration of the way this even .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
One mans near emotionless trip through an event that was the high watermark for US counterculture moves along without any real sense of purpose or pac ..
3.0
Its a gentle and largely enjoyable way to tell a story, but also one that never leaves much of an impression. Cinema Blend
3.0
Woodstock, of course, had many fathers, and all have claimed to be the force behind it. Ny Daily News
2.5
The townsfolk soon take a shine to the arrivistes, distrusting their manner but thoroughly enjoying that lucre. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Taking Woodstock is a light hearted comedy that takes place on the periphery of this communal event. Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Those expecting a soundtrack rich with 60s rock and folk music will find their glass more than half empty. ReelViews
2.5
In essence, Elliot is a passive and uninteresting lead character, and none of the other characters gets enough screen time for much else. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
See our full review: Point your face at Demetri Martin In support of a new book, the observational comic pays a visita pad of paper under one arm, an .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Its in complete contrast to Staunton, who is solid as a caricature but has nothing else going on. Mark Reviews Movies
3.2
Lees film may not be ground breaking or a masterpiece or even consistently good, but one does get the sense he accomplished what he set out to.
3.1
If anyone can fashion a great movie, its the monumentally talented Lee. Usa Today
3.2
It never really captures the rebellion of it, though, only the shallow pleasures. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
There, he presides over local permit hearings, such as for Billys brother, Dan (JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN), while also organizing summer fine arts events in .. Screen It
2.0
Lee wants to combine a landmark moment with a coming of age story, but his style here is so loose and rambling its impossible to sense the excitement .. Independent
3.0
Alas, the fun does not last. Once the concert starts and Elliot has his inevitable LSD trip and introduction to free love, the film drops the comedy f .. Independent
3.1
Its no strain to see what Lee is aiming for and only fitfully achieves: a sweet comedy of transformation in which the changes in Elliot mirror a cultu .. Rolling Stone
3.0
Has some great moments along the way, but as a whole never quite comes together Shadows On The Wall
2.0
In addition, Groff is superb as the unflappable, charismatic Lang, whilst Dano, Garner and Morgan contribute colourful turns in minor roles.The first .. View London
2.5
But the movie is frustratingly sedate, more opiate than hallucinogen. News Day
3.2
The drama in question, Ang Lees Taking Woodstock, is a bit like the festival itself a happy mess. Cs Monitor
1.9
Theres some mud, drugs, nudity and a lot of fringe and beads but no performance footage to speak of in Taking Woodstock..Do yourself a favor and watch .. New York Post
3.1
And the swelling ranks of festival organizers, performers and attendees may be more than the community can accommodate. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
Lee has gone for shaggy comedy. Some of it is funny. Some of it just sits there. Boston
4.0
Its a gentle comedy from the versatile and always thoughtful Ang Lee and his long time screenwriter, James Schamus. Smh
4.5
It isnt designed to build to a big climax.Its more like life in that it just keeps going, assimilating the experiences into its fabric. Mountain X
3.1
There is a lot to like about this flawed film, foremost being the fact that it flouts every expectation we bring to it. Star Tribune
4.5
And even if thats a fantasy, its okay.Funny thing is, for a movie that might be all about the rose colored glasses fantasy of a bygone time, its prett ..
3.1
Maybe, if you arent already up to your tie dyed shorts in Woodstock memories, and if you can accept that theres relatively little music in this happy .. Toronto Star
2.0
Its a bland, faintly pointless slice of sentimentality, suggesting comedy isnt Lees strong suit: the wacky true story of how the legendary 1969 Woodst .. Guardian
3.5
A final father son heart to heart cannot right what is wrong in the film. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
1.0
The last flowering of hippie innocence withers and dies Taking Woodstock (15) What a grave disappointment from the normally reliable director Ang Lee .. Daily Mail
3.0
On screen LSD trips havent progressed much since the Roger Corman days (except that digital animation effects have replaced the kaleidoscope imagery). Slate
4.0
Its a terrific story and James Schamus has written an accessible screenplay filled with truths. While all the ingredients are extreme and the subject ..
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Taking Woodstock (Focus Features) Much of our enjoyment of a movie is based on expectations and this title is misleading. Susang Ranger
4.0
Everything is connected: the movie embodies chaos theory for social pessimists. New Yorker
5.0
But to outfit Staunton in a housedress that is gargantuanly padded in the bosom and butt is to force an exceptional actress into unintended parody, an .. Time
3.0
A minor work from Brokeback Mountain director Ang Lee that is enjoyable but ultimately underwhelming. Express
3.8
Mounted as a slice of life rather than a deep drama, the material benefits all the more from its behind the scenes treatment. The Movie Boy
3.0
Man.Some will revel in it, but (younger) viewers may find Taking Woodstock old hat. Total Film
2.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.5
There are flashes of inspiration here but nothing to sustain a feature films worth of narrative import. Coles Mithey
3.5
The Bottom Line: Taking Woodstock is flawed but by no means the disaster some might be expecting, although its probably not the movie some might expec ..
3.1
On balance Taking Woodstock like Teichberg takes after its immigrant American father, evincing a quiet humility in offering its rambling little perspe .. Groucho Reviews
2.5
But even coupled with Lees careful filmmaking, thats not enough for two hours of movie or even a fresh, sideways look at a famous event.For that, you .. Nj
2.0
With all that said, there was one performance in the movie that is worth plenty of praise.Liev Schreiber turns out a hilarious and strangely heartwarm .. 7M Pictures
3.5
But chance intervenes, and turns it into something utterly different. The Age
3.0
Taking Woodstock is less about the concert than about the spirit of the concert, what the people involved hoped for and what they achieved.If you want .. Maki At The Movies
2.0
It could be Lee mellowing out or maybe just wanting to make movies that are more accessible, but this comedy feels like the esteemed director is on au .. Digital Spy
3.0
Dont expect too much from Taking Woodstock and you might just enjoy its kind hearted, sunny spirit.It is not, however, an experience that will linger .. Abc
5.0
Curiously, what bubbles to the surface amidst all the weirdness is a poignant picture of Elliot as awkwardly suspended between two equally wacky, para .. News Blaze
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
4.0
Theres also a predictable sequence in which Elliots uptight parents accidentally eat a bunch of hash brownies.Always good for a cheap laugh but its a .. Hollywood And Fine
2.5
I wish Taking Woodstock never bothered with the concert, as the drive to make sure Elliots heart finds its purpose is a distraction that steals Lees c .. Brian Or Ndorf
2.8
The screenplay by James Schamus starts out strong and promising, balancing offbeat humor and drama, but once the festival kicks into gear, it feels te .. Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
But, like any other nostalgia trip, to fully appreciate it you really had to be there. Sky
3.0
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2.0
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2.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.8
For the first two thirds of the film, that backstory not the concert gets the bulk of Lees attention.Its interesting and often amusing stuff, populate .. No La
4.0
Kelli Garner, Paul Dano and Demetri Martin star in Taking Woodstock There are flashes of wildly entertaining humour (Tiber is played by Perrier winnin .. Metro
2.5
It adds to the overall disenchantment and relative failure of Taking Woodstock.Its funny at times and even touching. Streaming Quickflix
5.0
If you can remember it, so the old joke goes, you probably werent there. Wsj
4.0
In doing so, Lee, Schamus, and their terrific cast paint one of the most organic portraits of the 60s on screen easily the most refreshingly original .. East Bay Express
1.5
Taking Woodstock is homogenized mud. Director Ang Lee slides all over the place. He takes away all the sharp edges; what is left is pretty much a mess .. Tony Mack
2.5
Its first half is modest and likable, but it goes on for over two hours, and even with some gay smooching and a lengthy acid trip it stays cool and ce .. Ny Mag
3.8
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3.0
Its become a romanticised ideal of what festival culture should be an ideal veteran director Ang Lee seems caught up in Taking Woodstock.This light he .. Future Movies
3.0
The style mimics the split screen, grainy 8mm look of the Woodstock documentary film. Can Mag
4.0
Ang Lees Taking Woodstock is a coming of age comedy that roams the backstage and the back story and sees that epic concert through rose colored glasse .. Orlando Sentinel
2.0
BRING BACK BARNABY Time to forgive Barnaby Joyce, because his good sense is needed at the top. News
5.0
A work of structural rhymes, thematic motifs, and absolutely direct emotion.Tears must flow. Cine Passion
5.0
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2.5
His films started to feel less personal and more commercial not necessarily in terms of story but in terms of filmmaking style. Kpbs
2.8
Theyre still the best of the sadly fallow list of modern writing and directing teams, and Ill still anxiously want to see whatever they come up with n .. Film Jerk
3.2
There are passages of beauty and joy and humor throughout the film, but they are spaced out among passages of clumsy exposition and meandering vaguene .. Blog Oregonlive
2.5
Whenever Waltz is on screen, the film expertly straddles the fine line between gravitas and playfulness, grave drama and silly comedy; and Laurents st .. The Movie Report
3.5
Its a lovely idea and the result, in a field crowded with sharp, aggressive, edgy comedies is something much more gentle, rounded and endearing.Yet it .. Knight At The Movies
4.5
This is surely the calmest and warmest portrait of chaos Ive seen on screen... Seanax
3.0
Lees sizeable re creation of the planets greatest music festival is a sanitised trip. Empire Online
3.0
Taking Woodstock isnt a great film, but as a late summer trifle with a message of hope and love and a touching pro gay story at its heart, its a welco .. Camp Blood
4.0
Well, Mudgee wants you to know theyre more than equipped to entertain your visitors and you too if you fancy a sweet mini getaway. Time Out Sydney
3.0
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