Review of We Are Wizards (2008) by Soraya ~ — 17 May 2009

A somewhat interesting exploration of Harry Potter fandom with an emphasis on Wizard Rock.

This review of We Are Wizards (2008) was written by Soraya ~ on 17 May 2009.

We Are Wizards has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Colin V (28) on 14 Mar 2009

I must admit, I was kind of creeped out by some of the people in this film. Over all I enjoyed it…

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By Mark Peikert (39) for New York Press (561) on 12 Nov 2008

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By David P (1,645) on 16 Aug 2009

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By Joel Brown (10) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 22 Jan 2009

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 14 Nov 2008

A fun project that doesn't quite reach its potential, Josh Koury's doc is still worthwhile for anyone who can't wait until 2009 to see Harry…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 04 Jan 2010

At times meandering and self serving, still a rather striking exploration of fan culture, their rights, and their place in our world…

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By Sarah L (684) on 14 Aug 2009

If you go into this movie expecting a serious expose on American consumer culture...you'll be really disappointed…

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By Brian Gibson (578) for Film School Rejects (1,198) on 19 Mar 2008

Is this just a sub-pop-culture phenomena, or is this fan hood at its best…

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By Mark R. Leeper (892) for rec.arts.movies.reviews (2,454) on 12 Oct 2008

Koury goes back and forth among the threads, but he could have used a few more threads and his camera was not always on the most interesting material…

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By Lindsey Q (28) on 10 Apr 2010

The parts with Brad Neely were fucking rad. That screaming kid band made me want to punch someone though. Man were those kids obnoxious…

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