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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.
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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. Sep 26, 2018 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
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.
Oliver Jones
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. Sep 24, 2018 | 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.
John Anderson
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? Sep 21, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | 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?
Christopher Hooton
A comprehensive, loving, and yet surprisingly clear-eyed documentary portrait... Sep 20, 2018 | Full Review…
A comprehensive, loving, and yet surprisingly clear-eyed documentary portrait...
Noel Murray
His triumphs from the earliest points of his career onward are exhilarating; the racism he is obliged to endure throughout is infuriating. Sep 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.
Glenn Kenny
This documentary on his life's work offers a personalized glimpse into a bygone world of entertainment and the legacy of racism that black artists still grapple with today. Sep 13, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
This documentary on his life's work offers a personalized glimpse into a bygone world of entertainment and the legacy of racism that black artists still grapple with today.
Monica Castillo
Two hours doesn't feel like nearly enough time to properly chronicle the life of a giant like Quincy Jones. Jul 17, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Two hours doesn't feel like nearly enough time to properly chronicle the life of a giant like Quincy Jones.
Dominic Griffin
This documentary gives a vivid, intimate portrait of Quincy Jones, as well as some people close to him. This is an enlightening and well-constructed documentary about an amazing man. Feb 21, 2019 | Rating: B | Full Review…
This documentary gives a vivid, intimate portrait of Quincy Jones, as well as some people close to him. This is an enlightening and well-constructed documentary about an amazing man.
Robert Roten
A life filled with incredible art, unbelievable luck and the perils of fame Feb 17, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A life filled with incredible art, unbelievable luck and the perils of fame
James Wegg
It worked as an uncritical biopic, but it could have been better if it had some edge. Feb 2, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
It worked as an uncritical biopic, but it could have been better if it had some edge.
Dennis Schwartz
Rashida Jones and Hicks succeed in creating a lively and humble portrait of a true artist while revealing the struggles of aging and loss. Dec 9, 2018 | Rating: 6.5/10 | Full Review…
Rashida Jones and Hicks succeed in creating a lively and humble portrait of a true artist while revealing the struggles of aging and loss.
Danielle Del Plato
In addition to its meandering through two overlong hours, it also ends up being maddeningly superficial, giving only the most cursory mention of several genuinely intriguing eras of Quincy Jones' truly epic life. Oct 20, 2018 | Full Review…
In addition to its meandering through two overlong hours, it also ends up being maddeningly superficial, giving only the most cursory mention of several genuinely intriguing eras of Quincy Jones' truly epic life.
Eric D. Bernasek
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