Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Huw G — 18 Dec 2013

I originally gave this five stars despite my suspicions - you really do want to believe, and say wow! It's a fascinating, beautiful story, unfortunately marred by its glossing over of anything that doesn't fit the 'undiscovered genius' plot.

The Making Of... DVD extra is heart warming too, but equally carefully maintains the myth. If you don't know about, or are prepared to ignore this serious flaw, it's a feel-good comeback film to enjoy.

Once you find out just how many omissions and manipulations were made, it's probably generous to only deduct half a star - but I was blown away at the time.