Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Critic Reviews
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A mesmerizing portrait of the director as acclaimed artist and tortured human being.Read the full review
The most significant fact of the film is that the prosecutor Gunson, a straight-laced Mormon, agrees with the defender Dalton that justice was not served.Read the full review
Falls short of being a great film because it lacks a certain ambition.Read the full review
Its one-week theatrical run will make it eligible for Academy Award consideration, though given that organization's often pitiful record when it comes to nonfiction film, it seems unlikely that a movie this subtly intelligent would make its short list.Read the full review
Engrossing and well-researched documentary.Read the full review
If you go into "Wanted and Desired" with preconceptions, prepare to feel them challenged and altered, even if they are ultimately confirmed. The facts speak loudly.Read the full review
With a subject like Roman Polanski, you don't really need to do much to capture audience interest. But maybe that's the reason Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired doesn't live up to its promise.Read the full review
