New Searching for Sugar Man movie list

New movie list Searching for Sugar Man Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late '60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation leads them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. -- (C) Sony Pictures Classics Release Date Searching for Sugar Man Jul 27, 2012 Limited
Actors For Searching for Sugar Man
Sixto Rodriguez,Ilse Assmann,Clarence Avant,Craig Bartholomew-Strydom,Dennis Coffey,Dan DiMaggio,Rick Emmerson,Stephen Segerman,Jerone Ferretti,Steve M. Harris,Rian Malan,Robbie Mann,Willem Moller,Eva Rodriguez,Regan Rodriguez,Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy,Steve Rowland,Mike Theodore
Genres Searching for Sugar Man : Musical & Performing Arts,Documentary
User Ranting Searching for Sugar Man : 4.5
User Percentage For Searching for Sugar Man : 95 %
User Count Like for Searching for Sugar Man : 7,274
All Critics Ranting For Searching for Sugar Man : 8
All Critics Count For Searching for Sugar Man : 109
All Critics Percentage For Searching for Sugar Man : 95 %
Review For Searching for Sugar Man
At 85 minutes, it's a tight, sharp achievement, yet one of the things I love about it is simple: It moves to a relaxed rhythm, in sync with its slightly otherworldly subject. Michael Phillips-Chicago Tribune This story has an uplifting arc that suggests this isn't the last we'll hear of this forgotten hero of pop. Roger Moore-McClatchy-Tribune News Service The search for a long-lost pop icon has an unexpected payoff. John Anderson-Newsday [A] moving, lyrical account ... Ken Marks-New Yorker Director Malik Bendjelloul's engaging, cleverly structured documentary about the legendary folk singer Rodriguez is shaped like a mystery. Rene Rodriguez-Miami Herald If you like music, a good mystery or, better yet, a combination of both, you won't be disappointed. Bill Goodykoontz-Arizona Republic You can still enjoy the film. I did, but it's nothing more than a fairy tale. Mark Aitken-Electric Sheep [Rodriguez] is a highly unusual and fascinating human being, and Searching for Sugar Man is a very interesting look at his life, his music, and the strange, fickle nature of fame. Ezra Stead-Bullz-Eye.com There's no arguing this is a remarkable story, and director Malik Bendjelloul tells it beautifully, creating a powerful sense of mystery and discovery even when we're tipped off to how the story ends. Mark Deming-TV Guide's Movie Guide 'Searching For Sugar Man' simply shouts out for celebration! Jennifer Merin-About.com "Searching for Sugar Man" is a valentine to every artist who feels like he toils away in obscurity, unsure of or unaware of the impact he might make on the world. Rob Thomas-Capital Times (Madison, WI) Fortunately filmmaker Bendjelloul decided that Rodriguez's story needed to be told - one of the most fascinating biographies ever put on film. Bruce Bennett-Spectrum (St. George, Utah) Part music documentary, part mystery, all inspirational homage to unrecognized genius everywhere. Mike Scott-Times-Picayune For the most part an endearing documentary about mystery Bob Dylan-like singer Sixto Rodriguez. Dennis Schwartz-Ozus' World Movie Reviews An amazing story. If music is the glue of the world then Rodriguez is the super glue. Cameron Williams-The Popcorn Junkie Does a nice job of presenting the mystery and history of Rodriguez... but seems incomplete, and biased in favor of its predetermined narrative. John Beifuss-Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) Rodriguez, once he emerges from the mists, appears to be a sweet, decent - and remarkably intact - soul. One wonders if he had achieved his rock 'n' roll dreams, would his daughters have turned out so well? Philip Martin-Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 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. Sean Means-Salt Lake Tribune A soulful, lip-tremblingly joyous movie that's one of the more affecting experiences I've had in a cinema this year. Aaron Yap-Flicks.co.nz Engrossing even when it's a little unfocused. Josh Bell-Las Vegas Weekly One of the most bizarre pop music documentaries ever...a singularly fascinating true-life tale that many of its participants still find difficult to believe. Jim Schembri-3AW ...it isn't merely the content that makes Searching for Sugar Man so affecting: it's the way that Swedish filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul sets up the story and peels away the mystery of Rodriguez, one layer at time. Leonard Maltin-Leonard Maltin's Picks A mystery as compelling as any fictional detective story. Duane Dudek-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The first half of this film is mysterious whereas the second half is wonderfully inspiring. It's proof that truth really is stranger than fiction. Matthew Toomey-ABC Radio Brisbane