Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by David S — 18 Jun 2013

One of the most inspiring movies of all time.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by David S on 18 Jun 2013.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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Excellent movie. Recommend it for every music can…

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It is the model of the modern music documentary, which shines a well-deserved light on obscure artists or periods of their lives, and presents…

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By Chris G (1,743) on 23 Jun 2016

Very cool amazing story my musician friends check this one out…

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By Sean Burns (1,156) for Philadelphia Weekly (778) on 02 May 2015

So lightweight and underdeveloped, you leave the theatre feeling like they still haven't found him yet…

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By Elle P (95) on 16 Dec 2018

Very cool and interesting film. I want to learn more about this artist as his past was so intriguing…

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 18 Apr 2017

Searching for Sugar Man is a well-made and absolutely fascinating documentary, considering its rather obscure subject…

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By Phil P (431) on 12 May 2015

He was bigger than Elvis, much much bigger…

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By John M (4,356) on 24 Jun 2016

This is a very well edited, well shot, super well researched documentary about something or maybe someone that you didn't know you cared about…

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By Joao F (157) on 20 Aug 2015

Pretty good documentary, about this mysterious musician…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 18 Apr 2017

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