90
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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe Girls in the Band is everything a worthwhile documentary should be, and then some: engaging, informative, thorough and brimming with delightful characters.
- 90Village VoiceAaron HillisVillage VoiceAaron HillisThe retro photos and footage are also bountiful and, natch, jazzily edited enough that the standard talking-head techniques are instantly forgivable.
- 90Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinDirector Judy Chaikin, who co-wrote the film with its deft editor, Edward Osei-Gyimah, infuses this fine portrait with grace, nostalgia and a well-calibrated dose of social commentary.
- 90VarietyRobert KoehlerVarietyRobert KoehlerPlentiful screen time for three generations of femme jazzers, led by energetic and witty gals from the golden age of big band and swing who unlock a treasure trove of memories, make this a real crowdpleaser.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenThe Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenThe film is an important step toward repairing the broken links and resurrecting almost a century of music and the women who made it.
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-TimesEditing seamlessly juxtaposes the women’s stories with historical performance footage. Their stories are so compelling, many suggest their own documentaries.