Review of Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2007) by Nate C — 19 Oct 2010

First Class Human Being! What a lovely man. Great doc too!

This review of Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts (2007) was written by Nate C on 19 Oct 2010.

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert F (841) on 05 Aug 2008

IntÃ©ressant pour connaÃ®tre l'homme, mais pas pour comprendre l'oeuvre... Et le film est un peu long…

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By George B (718) on 18 Dec 2008

Good portraits of a well-known contemporary musician indeed…

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By Evan Williams (98) for The Australian (781) on 19 Nov 2008

Hicks has made one of the best films I have seen about the mind of a creative artist…

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By Catherine D (139) on 20 Jan 2010

Philip Glass is a national treasure. What an incredible documentary of an inspiring creative life…

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By Walter M (1,360) on 27 Mar 2010

Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts is an illuminating documentary, perhaps too much so, of the life and career of the famed composer,…

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By Jason Di Rosso (253) for MovieTime, ABC Radio National (314) on 14 Nov 2008

A solid portrait that should engage both fans and newbies alike, shot by Hicks himself, cinema verite style…

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By Kevin B (1,217) on 01 Feb 2010

Some people love Philip Glass while others love to hate him. I love am in yhevfuest category…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 24 Feb 2012

An utterly superb, often hilarious, hugely informative study of the world's greatest working composer…

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By John Defore (1,351) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 27 Dec 2007

An entertaining pic that will fascinate admirers but is wide-ranging and unpretentious enough to engage those intimidated by Glass' aesthetic…

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By Monica H (196) on 11 Jan 2009

Gets one into an initial understanding of how a composer composes. Seemingly truthful of his glamorous life…

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