Metacritic Movie Ratings
Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 80

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden

  Rather than connecting all the chronological dots, Brown has fashioned Van Zandt's balm-to-the-brokenhearted legacy into potent cinematic poetry.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan

  Brown's engrossing and poignant documentary on Van Zandt, is filled with appearances by celebrated performers who are simply fans of this legendarily troubled figure with the aching voice and haunted Lincoln-esque look.

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• 70

  out of 100

  VarietyEddie Cockrell

  A dignified and wistful look at the unusual life, difficult career and lasting influence of singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  Here, as in so many other documentaries about troubled musicians, the word genius is casually tossed around. But does every unstable, self-destructive artist defiantly living on the edge qualify for that description? In Van Zandt's case, maybe yes.

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