Fade to Black (2004) Critic Reviews

Metascore®:

70 =
Based upon 9 Critic Reviews
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The Hollywood Reporter | Frank ScheckAdd Critic to Favorites

The film doesn't manage to achieve for hip-hop what the great rock concert films of the past have done for their musical genre. Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Joshunda SandersAdd Critic to Favorites

No new moment in here for rap fans or anyone else.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites

It's clear early on, however, that this is standard concert-film fare geared to the faithful.Read the full review

The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites

Beyond offering a valuable look at Jay-Z's creative process, the behind-the-scenes material complements the concert footage, showing the work that allows Jay-Z to entertain tens of thousands of fans live.Read the full review

The New York Times | Ned MartelAdd Critic to Favorites

Even if the film could use some trimming, its hip-hop splendor proves hype-worthy.Read the full review

Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites

The man has the right to retire, but what will he do with all the words in his head? Read the full review

Variety | Phil GalloAdd Critic to Favorites

Smartly directed by Pat Paulson and Michael John Warren and nicely lensed.Read the full review

Washington Post | Richard HarringtonAdd Critic to Favorites

A spectacular concert documentary that also gives some fascinating insights into the making of "The Black Album."Read the full review

Boston Globe | Wesley MorrisAdd Critic to Favorites

The film elects a storytelling manner that's scarily similar to the beginning of a lot of hip-hop thrillers. Read the full review

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