Lightning in a Bottle (2004) Critic Reviews

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Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites

One terrific concert film.Read the full review

The New York Times | Stephen HoldenAdd Critic to Favorites

Remarkable concert documentary.Read the full review

Boston Globe | Wesley MorrisAdd Critic to Favorites

It's hugely entertaining.Read the full review

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

When Lightning In A Bottle steps back and simply lets the old-timers ply their trade, the result is consistently riveting.Read the full review

Variety | Eddie CockrellAdd Critic to Favorites

Undeniably powerful on the bigscreen.Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk HoneycuttAdd Critic to Favorites

Simply lets the sinfully gorgeous music and emotions sweep over an audience.Read the full review

Washington Post | Richard HarringtonAdd Critic to Favorites

Cinematographer Lisa Rinzler beautifully frames the performances, capturing a night of brilliant blues.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Joel SelvinAdd Critic to Favorites

The end result is something like the best blues festival anyone could have thrown last year, although Lightning in a Bottle falls a fair piece short of its own lofty goal.Read the full review

Washington Post | Sean DalyAdd Critic to Favorites

The movie manages to educate without losing steam.Read the full review

Entertainment Weekly | Scott BrownAdd Critic to Favorites

The music's sensational, but you keep waiting for the pledge number to flash up.Read the full review

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