Review of We Are Wizards (2008) by Andrew F — 14 Mar 2009

We Are Wizards is an entertainingly enough documentary, but the filmmaker never really seems to decide on one message he wants to say about Harry Potter fans.

This review of We Are Wizards (2008) was written by Andrew F on 14 Mar 2009.

We Are Wizards has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mark Peikert (39) for New York Press (561) on 12 Nov 2008

A better approach would have been one that focused less on a child's home movies and performances and more on why he's on stage singing about…

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By Patrick F (771) on 16 Nov 2009

A little documentary about Harry Potter fandom. Nothing great or memorable here, but it's nice and well-meaning…

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By Phil Hall (302) for EDGE Boston (239) on 14 Nov 2008

Harry Potter addicts may get a kick out of this documentary…

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By David H (2,838) on 09 Apr 2009

A somewhat interesting exploration of Harry Potter fandom with an emphasis on Wizard Rock…

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By Lindsey Q (28) on 10 Apr 2010

The parts with Brad Neely were fucking rad. That screaming kid band made me want to punch someone though. Man were those kids obnoxious…

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By Ron Wilkinson (582) for Monsters and Critics (513) on 08 Dec 2008

Breakthrough film maker Josh Koury's latest documentary manages to go to the head of the parade of Potter fans, but the average viewer may…

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By Soraya ~ (104) on 17 May 2009

A somewhat interesting exploration of Harry Potter fandom with an emphasis on Wizard Rock…

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By Aaron Z (42) on 16 Oct 2009

I got bored and tuned out more than once while watching this flick…

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By Jerlana K (3) on 15 Mar 2009

Disorderly, poorly put together. Occaisionally amusing, occaisionally interesting. I've seen better on Youtube…

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By Sverre M. V (1) on 04 Sep 2010

For fans of J K Rowling's Harry Potter Series - an inside look at the phenomenon of Wizard Rock - bands like Harry and The Potters and Draco…

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