Review of Being Evel (2015) by Huw G — 12 Mar 2016

A compelling and absorbing character documentary.

This review of Being Evel (2015) was written by Huw G on 12 Mar 2016.

Being Evel has generally received positive reviews.

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By Glenn Kenny (1,728) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 20 Aug 2015

The movie is certainly colorful — this is a guy who, when he had it made, lived VERY large, even if he continued on what seemed like a quest…

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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 Anders Wright (338) for San Diego Union-Tribune (1,408) on 20 Aug 2015

Meticulously researched and interestingly presented, Being Evel works because just as it looks as though it might devolve into a sycophantic…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 11 Aug 2017

Great Documentary! excellent job capturing the huge influence Evel had on today's Xtreme Sports…

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By Lanky Man P (744) on 31 Jan 2016

It's was a very good documentary into Evel's crazy life…

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By Bilge Ebiri (1,050) for New York Magazine/Vulture (3,519) on 21 Aug 2015

“He’s probably the only man in history who has become famous for trying to kill himself,” says Johnny Carson as he introduces Knievel…

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By Todd L (480) on 14 Sep 2015

Kneivel was an interesting and tough character. Even growing up watching all his stunts, I didn't know much of the background…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 02 Sep 2015

An entertaining film that's both a revealing profile of the man and a thought-provoking reflection on his broader cultural significance…

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By Brian Miller (136) for Seattle Weekly (293) on 19 Aug 2015

Variously cribbing his image from Elvis, James Brown, and Liberace, Knievel becomes a recognizable huckster and all-American showman…

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By Scott Marks (172) for San Diego Reader (713) on 19 Aug 2015

Before Mr. T and Steven Seagal, there was Evel Knievel. For those who remember these simple, simpler-minded times, Being Evel is a sure bet…

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