Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) by Sam T — 28 Jan 2009

Well made documentary. Its unusual behind the scenes the courtroom and the circus atmosphere was precursor to the OJ trial.

This review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) was written by Sam T on 28 Jan 2009.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Mark J (665) on 10 Nov 2010

While the filmmaker begins with the illusion of objectively presenting Roman Polanski's story, by the end of the film it becomes clear that…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Justin Chang (1,535) for Variety (12,700) on 20 Dec 2017

A mesmerizing portrait of the director as acclaimed artist and tortured human being…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Shae S (166) on 21 Mar 2012

A compelling documentary that delves into the legal mess following the famous director being charged with statutory rape, and his ultimate…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Brad S (2,657) on 05 Nov 2011

I saw it, that's all. what else do you want to know…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Corey C (511) on 11 Jun 2012

Interesting, though the particulars of the case itself aren't as fascinating as the documentary seems to think…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Perrine B (202) on 30 Apr 2011

Tres instructif pour enfin savoir d'oÃ¹ vient le ramdam autour de Mr Polanski et ses proces aux US, mais aussi sur sa vie plutot tragique…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Jeremy Mathews (77) for Film Threat (5,156) on 04 Oct 2017

The film is most remarkable when it exposes the ease with which the press and a self-obsessed judge can pervert the country's justice system…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Art S (1,002) on 27 Nov 2016

Even-handed review of the Polanski statutory rape case that manages to make relatively clear the legal shenanigans that have been involved…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Grant S (1,780) on 19 Aug 2012

Interesting documentary on the life of film director Roman Polanski, concentrating on his 1977 trial…

Read Review

Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

By Keith C (780) on 11 Dec 2011

Everyone in this this film seems to have been injured in some way by Polanski's encounter with a young girl…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Village at the End of the World (2012)

By Derek Malcolm (772) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 09 May 2013

This is a warm-hearted and affecting tribute to a tenacious people who seem to know the score better than most of us…

Read Review

Review of Real Boy (2016)

By Philip P (375) on 19 Jun 2017

This is not a complete story of a transgender individual, but is the story of his decision period for (and outcome of) transition surgery…

Read Review

Review of Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu (1998)

By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 19 Jun 2006

It's a good film for those who want to acquaint themselves with an unusual Hollywood figure…

Read Review

Review of Maidentrip (2014)

By Kristina K (624) on 12 Mar 2016

A girl in my opinion who wants to sail because she misses being part of a family. It's amazing how they even allow it…

Read Review

Review of The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling (2007)

By John M (4,356) on 01 Mar 2015

The sad but true story of one of wrestlings most famous families the Von Erichs…

Read Review

Review of Wizard Mode (2016)

By Glenn Sumi (92) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 03 Apr 2018

The film doesn't have much of an ending, but Gagno's engaging personality shines through, and it's clear he's getting ready to play the next…

Read Review

Review of Fifi Howls from Happiness (2013)

By Sandy L (46) on 20 Aug 2014

Unless U want to be totally depressed STAY AWAY from this film!!!! Or come to see someone die from cigerette smoking…

Read Review

Review of Katiyabaaz (2013)

By Jon Lyus (167) for HeyUGuys (1,461) on 19 Mar 2014

Powerless is an extraordinary documentary feature that is definitely worth watching even if there is yet to be a happy ending…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Purple Hearts

2022

56%11 Reviews

Dune

2021

77%276 Reviews

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017

69%660 Reviews

A Simple Favor

2018

69%617 Reviews

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021

66%228 Reviews

Top Gun: Maverick

2022

82%272 Reviews

Mad Max: Fury Road

2015

83%1,378 Reviews

No Hard Feelings

2023

65%90 Reviews

The Menu

2022

70%145 Reviews

John Wick: Chapter 4

2023

78%170 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

2008

73%241 Reviews

Religulous

2008

71%779 Reviews

Road to Zanzibar

1941

66%31 Reviews

Flirting with Disaster

1996

71%263 Reviews

Candy.

2010

69%549 Reviews

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

2007

60%672 Reviews

The Land of Steady Habits

2018

59%55 Reviews

The Intruder

2019

50%36 Reviews

Manhattan Night

2016

53%17 Reviews

Lost Highway

1997

73%714 Reviews