The Ringmaster
2019, Documentary, 1h 28m
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A film whose creation becomes steadily more fascinating than the story it's trying to tell, The Ringmaster is a documentary to savor. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for The Ringmaster
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (1)
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An eye-opening saga about obsession, access, and the craft of storytelling.
January 21, 2021 | Full Review… -
Capp's authenticity and enthusiasm, his desire to document a personal passion, makes "The Ringmaster" both an irresistible film-within-a-film and a cautionary tale.
February 3, 2021 | Full Review… -
This isn't so much about an unscrupulous filmmaker deliberately manipulating a person for his own gain, but about trying to force a story (and a person) into a shape that just won't fit.
January 25, 2021 | Full Review… -
Capp's slow loss of objectivity makes fascinating viewing. As he later admits, he traded his gambling addiction for a filmmaking one, yet he is not ready to take total responsibility for upending Lang's life.
January 18, 2021 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Miraculously, The Ringmaster ends up being a unique documentary with quick-paced humor and vigor-a truly memorable cinematic experience.
January 18, 2021 | Full Review… -
The Ringmaster - which in itself takes up newer meanings as it goes on, made me sit back and take notice.
January 15, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
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