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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Tampa Bay TimesSteve PersallTampa Bay TimesSteve PersallGloriously, uproariously, there’s Rose Marie herself, sharp and tart as ever with total recall of every juicy moment, every conversation. A portrait of an indefatigable entertainer emerges, restless when she wasn’t working and fearless when she was.
- 80Arizona RepublicRandy CordovaArizona RepublicRandy CordovaAn affectionate documentary.
- 75Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreThis adorable documentary places this comic survivor and pioneer on a pedestal and recounts an epic career that had her on stage with Evelyn Nesbit — the scandalous vamp of “Ragtime” — in the ’20s.
- Jason Wise’s documentary, which relies on re-enactments and backstage footage with sparing use of performances, is a love letter to the performer but not the business, in which she managed to achieve a measure of fame for nine decades, while still being overlooked. Her single-minded focus on work is presented as admirable but also something of a curse.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThough this anecdote-stuffed doc leaves us wanting more of her songs-and-gags routine, it has just enough clips for us to wish she could return to the stage as well.
- 70Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenLos Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenDirector Jason Wise’s enthusiasm proves undeniably infectious.
- 50Village VoiceChuck WilsonVillage VoiceChuck WilsonRose Marie was — and is — a fabulous talent, but this off-kilter documentary doesn’t completely make the case.