Review of 21 Years: Richard Linklater (2014) by Timothy L — 29 Jan 2015

Fantastic documentary, great access to understanding Linklaters career and the path he took to achieve success.

This review of 21 Years: Richard Linklater (2014) was written by Timothy L on 29 Jan 2015.

21 Years: Richard Linklater has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Oktay Ege Kozak (122) for The Playlist (3,871) on 23 Oct 2014

As a stand-alone doc, 21 Years is not worthy of a trip to the theater, but should be more than satisfactory for hardcore Linklater fans and…

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By Jesse Hassenger (800) for AV Club (2,778) on 06 Nov 2014

Those who already admire the director may not find a stunning level of insight, and the curious but unindoctrinated would be better served…

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By Mike D'angelo (730) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 05 Nov 2014

What keeps 21 Years from feeling roughly that long, in addition to the clips (fun fact: Before Sunset’s ending can inspire tears even when…

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By Joe Gross (195) for Austin American-Statesman (501) on 14 Nov 2014

The massively frustrating 21 Years: Richard Linklater is a perfect example of the difference between a great subject and a great (or even a…

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By Andy Webster (339) for The New York Times (9,847) on 06 Nov 2014

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By Elizabeth F (101) on 29 Jan 2015

Made me want to go back and watch my favorites again, and see the ones I missed…

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By Michelle Orange (458) for Village Voice (8,525) on 04 Nov 2014

The assessments offered in 21 Years manage to feel like too little arriving a little late…

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By Carson Lund (88) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 03 Nov 2014

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