Quincy
2018, Documentary/Music, 2h 4m
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Quincy presents an undeniably entertaining overview of its subject's remarkable life and career, albeit one that may leave some viewers wishing it had dug a little deeper. Read critic reviews
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All Critics (33) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (6)
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The film not only reveals little about its subject that wasn't already readily known, but also provides minimal perspective or analysis of why and how he was able to develop his talent.
September 26, 2018 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review… -
At its best, [Quincy] is an insightful skip down this man's memory and at its worst it's an hour long alter bowing to his accomplishments.
September 26, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
The museum story actually would have made a better narrative arc for "Quincy," which instead wanders every which way, and never seems to get its subject to relax on camera.
September 24, 2018 | Full Review… -
Rather, in the hands of his daughter Rashida, this is a film that says: why dwell on his flaws, when there is so much life and positivity to celebrate?
September 21, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
A comprehensive, loving, and yet surprisingly clear-eyed documentary portrait...
September 20, 2018 | Full Review… -
His triumphs from the earliest points of his career onward are exhilarating; the racism he is obliged to endure throughout is infuriating.
September 20, 2018 | Full Review…
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Dec 10, 2018"I wish everybody here...a long, long, long ass life; filled with a whole lot of...tons of...they say...love to share, health to spare, and friends who care." Because that's what life's really about.Philip P Super Reviewer
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