The U.S. vs. John Lennon

  • 2006


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Positive Reviews 41
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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1.2
...the film feels like an unintentional parody of liberal documentaries that transform complex topics into elaborate cinematic peace signs. Av Club
3.5
The U.S. vs. John Lennon is the easy listening version of a firebrand documentary; nothing in it is as incendiary as its title. EW
3.8
Thoughtful and self deprecating, Lennon knew full well his popular anti war slogans and songs were simplistic. Rogerebert
1.5
The storyline follows the Ono approved bio that posits Lennon as saint, excising his dark periods and their years apart, which could have enhanced the .. Variety
4.5
Cavetts nudgey prodding mingling urbane wit with unbridled hero worship often disarmed his subjects into compelling and candid conversation. Austin Chronicle
1.5
But then, the cast isnt the real draw here; the planes and the resultant close quarter, high flying carnage are. Austin Chronicle
1.5
The film paints with swaggeringly broad strokes, the basic thesis being Lennon = good, government = bad. Time Out
2.5
Explicitly, the film is pure fluff, a competently detailed catalog of Lennons political ambitions told in the visual shorthand of the VH1 rock doc.
1.5
The U.S. vs. John Lennon is a great retro ride for those who miss those trippy days, but not much of an educational experience.
3.0
This film doesnt addressthose missing years nor should it but it does timidly reach for animprobable connection between Lennons murder and his politic .. Screen Daily
2.5
A refresher course in the perils of celebrity and activism, but its syllabus and insights are purely remedial.
3.8
Its a touching, poignant reminder of a tuneful story that ended too soon. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
What promises to be a provocative account of the late Beatles involvement with the American underground delivers precious little in this Yoko approved ..
2.8
A solid but unremarkable piece...will be more at home on the tube. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Its well worth taking a look at how a fascist like government operates in America. Sover
3.1
Those hoping for something hard hitting wont find it here. This is strictly on the level of what one might uncover during a VH1 special. ReelViews
3.8
Situates the violation of one U.S. residents civil rights in the context of Nixon era paranoia and warmongering, a mood the film suggests is once agai .. Tv Guide
3.8
The primary talking head is Ono, of course, whos serenely protective of Lennons greater legacy. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.3
Food & Drink Feature Slideshow The Real American Pie Mince pie was once inextricable from our national identity. Chicago Reader
2.5
...all pro and no con, a terrific piece of entertainment for fans of Lennon but a poor examination of its titular subject and its current day ramifica ..
3.5
But then, if youre a fan, youll be delighted to hear so much of Lennons music and see so much footage of the man himself circa 1970. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
This is a VH1 Rock Docs production, which means youll wonder why youre watching it in a theater and not on television. News Review
1.5
Looking back, the Nixon administrations muddling seems almost comically inept, except that, much like today, the costs are so unspeakably high. Pop Matters
3.1
The film is not completely satisfying, though its probably required viewing for anyone who considers himself a fan of the man and his music. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
if you love Lennons music and if youd like to be transported back to that tumultuous era, the film does this all quite well. Internet Reviews
3.8
One cant help wondering what a 66 year old Lennon would have made of Geraldo Rivera, interviewed here, as a Fox News correspondent.) Boston
4.0
Well, were smarter than that now, arent we We know better, dont we And were so much better off for that smartness, arent we Arent we Cynicism is a pre .. Mountain X
3.8
Documentarians David Leaf and John Scheinfeld go beyond the usual glibness, revealing a much fuller portrait of the man. Toronto Star
5.0
A powerful statement about how in a country of democracy, the peace keepers are deemed the most dangerous to civilization... Cinema Crazed
4.5
In exploring a little known story of political persecution, The U.S. vs. John Lennon also sheds some unexpected light on the uneven and still undigest .. Salon
4.5
You cant be silent about anything unless youre a monk, says John Lennon with a wicked grin, when asked about the Vietnam War.
3.0
STRIKES A CHORD WITH 9/11 Occasionally, he comes across as naive, but watching vintage reels, theres no doubting Lennons charm and influence. Bbc
2.0
Theres little sign of the honest ambivalence that made Lennon a great artist, if a questionable spokesman. Calendar Live
3.0
Although it isnt as dire or as apocalyptic U.S. vs. John Lennon is just as important. Hollywood
3.5
And its moving to the point of tears to watch a romantic montage set to Lennons beatific call to un arms, Imagine. Seattle Pi
1.5
...the near canonization of Lennon as a secular saint without requiring any miracles,...a propagandistic diatribe made by ideologues...boring (and Im .. Tony Medley
3.1
An entertaining, lightweight (sometimes too much so) documentary about Lennons deportation case Movie Habit
1.5
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3.5
The movie creeps along at times with extraneous material, but it succeeds in doing something unique, by filtering a time of turmoil through the experi .. E Online
4.5
A gripping and moving homage that brings in some new old faces to flank the usual suspects in telling the story of Lennon and his badgering by the FBI .. La Weekly
3.8
Whatever the motives behind it, this is a well made and entertaining film, crammed with enough previously unseen footage to give any Beatles diehard a .. Kansas City
2.5
a great retro ride for those who miss those trippy days, but not much of an educational experience. Waffle Movies
1.5
In any case, evidence of Lennons weaknesses, as an artist or a human being, in no way undermines the value of his work, nor the argument against burea .. Straight
3.0
Fair and Balanced: Its a movie thats 100 percent on Lennons side. Window To The Movies
2.5
The films first half has zero to do with its title, and its second half digs up familiar turf. Chron
3.0
However successful it is in making its point, The U.S. vs. John Lennon works best as doughy comfort food for Boomers, with input and music from practi .. Jam! Movies
3.8
Works by reminding us of Lennons best qualities: His impish, imperturbable sense of humor, his quick intelligence, his successful bantering with a hos .. Denver Post
3.5
In addition to listening to Lennons music, I discovered so many new angles to important events that helped to shape pop culture and political policies .. Review Express
3.8
Though Lennons commitment to a peaceful world is vivid and unquestionable, The U.S. vs. John Lennon ultimately emerges as a picture of a different kin .. Seattle Times
3.0
The most attention getting culmination of recent films focusing on the protest movements of the 60s Film Forward
5.0
Discovering an old conviction in England for possession of marijuana, the Bureau of Immigration announces that Lennon is an undesirable and, if he doe .. Crazed Fan Boy
3.5
Lennons private battle with political giants is remarkable in many ways, and the world could still learn much from his legacy. Film Jerk
3.1
So when a film is provocatively titled The U.S. vs. John Lennon, they may expect a riveting expos. Globe and Mail
1.5
None of the information presented here will surprise anyone who either lived through or has studied the era, but The U.S. vs. John Lennon does have th .. San Diego Metropolitan
3.9
That failure converts this from a documentary into a propagandistic diatribe. Chud
3.1
Suffice it to say, the Nixon who went to China and Russia isnt here, and the crooked, bigheaded, sweaty and awkward Nixon is all over the documentary. Sign On Sandiego
4.0
Offers a stark reminder of a time when a rock musician could be considered subversive enough to warrant wiretaps and surveillance. Democratand Chronicle
3.8
The film draws upon news footage, old song recordings and interviews with his friends to craft a portrait in immense, rewarding detail. Arizona Daily Star
2.5
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4.5
An excellent documentary in charting how celebrities can use their public status for good, especially if they have the guts to turn their backs on wha .. Calgary Movies



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