Review of Passing Strange (2009) by Lucas_Torn — 09 Aug 2018

I adore good music and this movie really makes me crazy. The music is great, the lyrics are touching. Music fans DO NOT MISS! And as usual I used boxxy software to watch, awesome service.

This review of Passing Strange (2009) was written by Lucas_Torn on 09 Aug 2018.

Passing Strange has generally received positive reviews.

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By Justin Lowe (291) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 14 Jan 2010

In directing the film, Lee allows the show's inherent vitality to carry the doc, relying on Stew's charismatic stage presence, the cast's absorbing…

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By David Edelstein (2,124) for New York Magazine (Vulture) (3,519) on 29 Sep 2017

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By A.o. Scott (2,100) for The New York Times (9,847) on 14 Oct 2017

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 07 Mar 2015

As for Lee, he clearly relates to this material and the questions of political, musical and family identity he himself raised in films as diverse…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 15 Feb 2015

I can't single out a performance. This is a superb ensemble, conveying hat joy actors feel when hey know they're good in good material…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Feb 2014

This first-rate multicamera transcript of a terrific show should delight musical fans (and many who think they aren't) as a niche broadcast item…

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 07 Sep 2009

The beginning is awkwardly earnest, but the play matures considerably while retaining its youthful energy and enthusiasm…

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