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Bounce - Behind the Velvet Rope (2000)

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Oscar-nominated documentarian Steven Cantor makes his full-length debut with this look at the trials and tribulations of the testosterone-pumped men who keep the rabble out of Manhattan's poshest nightspots. Among Cantor's interview subjects are Terence Buckley, who dreams of patrolling bigger and better Gotham haunts; the legendary Lenny McLean, who made his name in London; and a set of twin brothers who aspire to be just like Sylvester Stallone. Throughout, Cantor reveals the sensitive side of

Unrated, 1 hr. 12 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Steven Cantor

Mar 11, 2003

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All Critics (11) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (6) | DVD (1)

Much of the resulting material is very funny, though there are a few times when the filmmakers patronize or mock their subjects in a way that makes you uncomfortable.

September 7, 2001 Comment
New York Post
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[A] casually shot and loosely assembled film.

September 7, 2001 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
New York Times
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A compelling examination of masculinity and machismo.

September 6, 2001 Comment
Mr. Showbiz
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Mindless, shoddy.

September 4, 2001 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
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Self-important knuckleheads bloviate on club life. Though docs are reknown as tools to create empathy, Bounce merely confirms the worst prejudices of its audience.

September 26, 2004 Comment

Bouncing here doesn't look like fun, but the film is.

December 9, 2001 Full Review Source: Film Journal International | Comment
Film Journal International

After about half an hour, looking at wounds and comparing workout rituals gets a bit tedious.

September 8, 2001 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment
Filmcritic.com

Demonstrates that bouncers are indeed beefy bullies who get their kicks roughing up people in the guise of providing 'security' at night spots.

September 7, 2001 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | Comment
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In spite of that condescension, it's still fascinating to watch these men keep the disco peace.

September 6, 2001 Full Review Source: IFilm | Comment
IFilm

Bounce will strike a nerve for those whose less-than-graceful attitudes have prevented them from getting inside a club.

August 22, 2001 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
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