Review of We Are X (2016) by Andrew Pulver for Guardian — 24 Feb 2017

Watchable and interesting - if a tad worshipful ...

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This review of We Are X (2016) was written by Andrew Pulver and published by Guardian on 24 Feb 2017.

We Are X has generally received positive reviews.

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By Marc Savlov (2,019) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 25 Oct 2016

I was unfamiliar with X Japan (as they’re known outside of their home country) but after watching this thrilling documentary I’m a rock…

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By Peter Keough (994) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 07 Nov 2016

Even if you don't care for the band, Kijak's exuberant style which mirrors the music might win you over…

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By Matthew Anderson (173) for CineVue (2,163) on 09 Mar 2017

A documentary that poses more questions that it answers can intrigue and beguile but there are vast areas in We Are X left crying out for further…

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By Pat Padua (495) for Washington Post (9,851) on 10 Nov 2016

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By G. Allen Johnson (514) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 26 Oct 2016

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