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I Am Heath Ledger takes a poignant, absorbing look at the private life and process of a talented star doomed to meet a tragic end.
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I Am Heath Ledger transcends box-checking filmography and gushing tributes, looking past Ledger The Movie Star to focus on the young man who dedicated his life to pursuing -- and helping others pursue -- a wide variety of creative endeavors. May 18, 2017 | Full Review…
I Am Heath Ledger transcends box-checking filmography and gushing tributes, looking past Ledger The Movie Star to focus on the young man who dedicated his life to pursuing -- and helping others pursue -- a wide variety of creative endeavors.
Jason Newman
It paints an affecting, impressionistic portrait of the actor's singular vision and devotion to his work. May 17, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
It paints an affecting, impressionistic portrait of the actor's singular vision and devotion to his work.
Shirley Li
The video Ledger captured of himself, which is liberally woven into the film, makes this an intense portrait that actually merits its title -- up close and personal in ways that such biographies seldom are. May 16, 2017 | Full Review…
The video Ledger captured of himself, which is liberally woven into the film, makes this an intense portrait that actually merits its title -- up close and personal in ways that such biographies seldom are.
Brian Lowry
A poignant look at an actor whose best work seemed yet to come. May 11, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review…
A poignant look at an actor whose best work seemed yet to come.
Rafer Guzman
The sheer number of people reminiscing in such sincere, unfeigned, heartfelt ways makes the film an uncommonly tender portrait of a celebrity, infused with a sense of humanity. May 10, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The sheer number of people reminiscing in such sincere, unfeigned, heartfelt ways makes the film an uncommonly tender portrait of a celebrity, infused with a sense of humanity.
Luke Buckmaster
A bit of a letdown. May 4, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
A bit of a letdown.
Bruce DeMara
With emotions just as raw, this is a story that fans needed. It celebrates an artist whose star power will always burn bright, and whose artistic nature set him apart. July 29, 2019 | Full Review…
With emotions just as raw, this is a story that fans needed. It celebrates an artist whose star power will always burn bright, and whose artistic nature set him apart.
Sara Clements
The emotional but pointless documentary "I Am Heath Ledger" is really more of a tribute than a documentary, shedding literally no new light on the death of the extremely talented young actor. August 23, 2018 | Full Review…
The emotional but pointless documentary "I Am Heath Ledger" is really more of a tribute than a documentary, shedding literally no new light on the death of the extremely talented young actor.
Asia Frey
Watching this tender narrative, it's hard not to imagine all the wondrous things he could have made. March 8, 2018 | Full Review…
Watching this tender narrative, it's hard not to imagine all the wondrous things he could have made.
Estelle Tang
Docu celebrates actor's brief life; drugs, cursing. October 31, 2017 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Docu celebrates actor's brief life; drugs, cursing.
Barbara Shulgasser
I Am Heath Ledger is shrouded with the tone of a eulogy, but serves as a tribute to Ledger's short life and accomplishments compiled by his loved ones, for his fans. June 29, 2017 | Full Review…
I Am Heath Ledger is shrouded with the tone of a eulogy, but serves as a tribute to Ledger's short life and accomplishments compiled by his loved ones, for his fans.
Jacqui Blue
They all paint a portrait of a young man who aimed to live every moment to the fullest, but who didn't always have confidence in his own abilities. June 21, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
They all paint a portrait of a young man who aimed to live every moment to the fullest, but who didn't always have confidence in his own abilities.
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