McQueen
Seen it?2018 | 111 min | Documentary
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Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
- Bernard ArnaultSelf
- Joseph BennettSelf
- Magdalena FrackowiakSelf
- Jodie KiddSelf
- Kate MossSelf