New York Doll Critic Reviews

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Based upon 7 Critic Reviews
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Boston Globe | Ty BurrAdd Critic to Favorites

You're left with the bewilderment and joy on Kane's face as he plays the old songs, and the sense of ghosts just behind his back.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites

Though it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure.Read the full review

Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites

This makes for a modestly touching journey, but New York Doll, in its wafer-thin way, is an oxymoron: a hagiographic tribute to a rocker with more passion than talent.Read the full review

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

Unexpectedly heartwarming documentary.Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Sheri LindenAdd Critic to Favorites

A tender take on life after stardom.Read the full review

Variety | Dennis HarveyAdd Critic to Favorites

A charmer whose lack of profane language or images renders it unexpectedly viable for general broadcast.Read the full review

The New York Times | Stephen HoldenAdd Critic to Favorites

Greg Whiteley's small, tender documentary portrait New York Doll looks at life after rock 'n' roll as experienced by Arthur (Killer) Kane, the original bassist for the legendary glam-punk band the New York Dolls.Read the full review

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