Review of 1971 (2014) by Walter M — 08 Feb 2015

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of 1971 (2014) was written by Walter M on 08 Feb 2015.

1971 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bryce K (31) on 03 Feb 2015

One of the best documentaries I've seen. Compelling, artfully told, and SO RELEVANT, without melodrama or sensationalism…

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By Deborah Krieger (41) for The Stake (Minnesota) (2) on 26 Jul 2018

The film is entertaining; there are many small moments of humor to be found in the tense situations, and audiences are satisfied to see the…

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 12 Mar 2015

Don't mistake a lack of flash for an absence of substance. The story told here couldn't be more significant or more timely…

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By Doris Toumarkine (464) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 06 Feb 2015

[1971] benefits mightily from superb re-enactments, the palpable integrity of its activist band of break-in artists, and some Rififi-like suspenseful…

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By Karen M (410) on 03 Feb 2015

I saw 1971 at its Tribeca premiere - the audience was stunned by the story and the quality of the film. Such a worthy film…

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 04 Feb 2015

It’s mainly instructive in that it shows how liberals believe the end always justifies the means…

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By Mike L (1,553) on 28 Mar 2015

This excellent documentary is almost a prequel to Watergate. FBI and internal surveliance. Aren't you glad this never happened again…

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By Christopher H (1,747) on 10 May 2016

Interesting forebear of wikileaks and expose of governmental misdeed…

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By Avi Offer (997) for NYC Movie Guru (997) on 03 Feb 2015

Timely! As riveting and illuminating as The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers…

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By Brad K (89) on 15 Mar 2015

A reminder that it is never a good idea to hand over to much power to any group or agency for the illusion of safety…

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