Review of Being Evel (2015) by Danny C — 03 Jun 2017

Movie brought back many memories. Evel was a complicated person. Enjoy the movie ð¦.

This review of Being Evel (2015) was written by Danny C on 03 Jun 2017.

Being Evel has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tom Long (1,693) for Detroit News (2,682) on 20 Aug 2015

Being Evel treads a fine line, making it clear that its subject was a heroic symbol of his times and a clear sports innovator while also acknowledging…

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By Simon Foster (434) for Screen-Space (209) on 04 Jun 2015

Despite teetering on the edge of gushy hagiography for much of the first half, the darker psychological shades of the man himself keep the…

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 19 Aug 2015

Those who came of age during Knievel’s rise, rise and fall will enjoy the fun moments…

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By Nell Minow (2,357) for Beliefnet (937) on 26 Aug 2015

Knievel's legacy, for better and worse, is more clearly tied to marketing and celebrity than to courage or integrity…

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 14 Sep 2015

Great Documentary on Robert Evel Knievel and the complex character that he was. Love him or hate him, this is a great film for either side…

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By Jennie Kermode (588) for Eye for Film (1,537) on 30 Aug 2015

This is very much a warts and all portrait, but in the process it brings us much closer to its subject, feeds a depth of appreciation many…

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By Alan Scherstuhl (679) for Village Voice (8,525) on 17 Aug 2015

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By Radheyan Simonpillai (471) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 19 Aug 2015

The film suggests a stronger argument: it takes a special type of a**hole to do the things that others wouldn't dare…

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for AV Club (2,778) on 19 Aug 2015

Being Evel’s story is too plain in the telling, but it’s still incredible, and relevant in the way it shows how a person can achieve wealth…

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By Epicladysponge (1,102) on 01 Apr 2016

Being Evel is just... being Evel.... who wanted to be a legendary daredevil and he got his wish…

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