Searching for Sugar Man Reviews
May 3, 2015
So lightweight and underdeveloped, you leave the theatre feeling like they still haven't found him yet.
October 12, 2012
There's a fascinating story in the rise and fall of singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, "the Latin Bob Dylan," and it's too bad that the documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" doesn't tell enough of it.
Original Score: 2.5/4
August 16, 2012
The man and his music are worth checking out, even if the movie is not.
Original Score: 1/4
July 26, 2012
Certain details about Rodriguez, especially his personal life, remain in shadow, calling into question whether they would have interfered with the inspirational narrative.
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| Original Score: 6.2/10
July 24, 2012
A diverting but frustrating quasiprofile, one that doesn't have the answers to its own questions.
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| Original Score: 3/5
April 28, 2012
Despite crafting a consistently engaging film, the director doesn't present the full scope of Sixto Rodriguez's life.
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| Original Score: 2.5/4
January 20, 2012
While all the interview subjects are enthusiastic, the overall lack of familiarity with Rodriquez's personal background and career collapse begin to drag.