Review of For No Good Reason (2012) by Spatter G — 27 Apr 2014

WHAT A MOVIE! I can't believe that it took 2 years to make it to the theaters!

This review of For No Good Reason (2012) was written by Spatter G on 27 Apr 2014.

For No Good Reason has generally received positive reviews.

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By John Semley (121) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 15 May 2014

Unfortunately, For No Good Reason sidelines Steadman’s own bona fides, functioning primarily as a second-hand documentary of Thompson, stoking…

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By Matthew Lickona (530) for San Diego Reader (713) on 07 May 2014

A savage journey into the heart of the artist's dream to change the world by making his mark…

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By Scottt F (59) on 22 Apr 2014

Nicely made, solid documentary. Must-see for fans, but the uninitiated might feel out of place…

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By Stephen Whitty (1,794) for Newark Star-Ledger (1,745) on 24 Apr 2014

Ultimately it's a fan letter, full of more awe and loving than Fear and Loathing, and meant mostly for other admirers…

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By Ray Pride (544) for Newcity (539) on 13 May 2014

There are many gems of earned wisdom, both spoken and demonstrated through the prowess of the man's process in conjuring his righteous satires,…

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By Joseph Walsh (276) for CineVue (2,163) on 21 Aug 2018

Steadman's work is as sharp and witty as ever: a fact which shines throughout this heartfelt doc…

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for Village Voice (8,525) on 21 Apr 2014

It's a film that paints a potent portrait of an artist of righteous, controlled fury…

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By J. R. Jones (1,337) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 21 May 2014

This is most worthwhile for its scenes of Steadman at work, flinging ink all over the place and turning the splatter marks into his signature…

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 02 Jan 2014

The inventively shot and constructed documentary For No Good Reason is an absorbing look at the unique, surreal work of British cartoonist…

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By Dann Gire (642) for Chicago Daily Herald (649) on 14 May 2014

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