‘Remake’ Review: The Most Shattering Documentary of the Year
The documentary 'Remake' is gaining critical attention for its examination of personal grief and the ethics of filmmaking.
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The documentary 'Remake' is currently the subject of widespread critical discussion following its release. The film explores themes of loss and the filmmaker's responsibility when documenting personal subjects.
Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Roger Ebert, Slate, and Vulture emphasizes the film's profound nature. Reviews describe the work as both devastating and a significant portrait of grief, with some analysis highlighting the unusual origins involving the director of 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop'.
Public and critical interest continues to build around the documentary's unconventional premise. Further commentary is expected as audiences respond to the film's questioning of how life is captured on camera.
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What is the subject of the documentary 'Remake'?
The film centers on a father’s grief and the responsibilities of a filmmaker when documenting personal experiences.
How have critics characterized the film?
Critics have described the documentary as a devastating, profound, and shattering portrait of grief.
Is there a connection to other films?
According to Slate, the documentary involves the director of 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' attempting to remake a film that previously changed the field of documentary filmmaking.
Coverage (6)
- Remake review: Devastating, personal documentary demands your attention Roger Ebert · 13h ago
- ‘Remake’ Review: Ross McElwee’s Profound Portrait of Grief WSJ · 13h ago
- The Original Movie Changed Documentary Filmmaking. Then the Director of Paul Blart: Mall Cop Wanted to Remake It. Slate Magazine · 13h ago
- “Remake” Confronts a Father’s Grief and a Filmmaker’s Responsibility The New Yorker · 13h ago
- In ‘Remake,’ a Life Documented on Film Prompts Painful Questions The New York Times · 13h ago
- ‘Remake’ Review: The Most Shattering Documentary of the Year Vulture · 13h ago
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