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Paul Williams Still Alive Review

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  • 4.0
    71

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    Metascore®
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  • 70

    out of 100

    Village Voice

    Johnny Carson loved him, and Williams had the credits to back himself up: As with Jimmy Webb, you could probably sing many of his songs without knowing that he's the author.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Variety Joe Leydon

    An engrossing and satisfying picture, one that can be enjoyed even by people who have never before heard of its subject.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The New York Times

    Mr. Williams's quiet integrity trumps Mr. Kessler at every turn. Self-aware and articulate, with a modesty born from confidence, he persistently uses the film to extol - and demonstrate - the rewards of recovery. His conviction brings necessary moral weight to Paul Williams: Still Alive, which transcends caricature to emerge an impressive personal testament.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Kirk Honeycutt

    The film has a winning combination for all sorts of platforms as the story is highly intriguing and the music speaks, or rather sings, for itself.

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  • 83

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    The movie is fascinating, though it smacks its own lips a bit too much at the tackiness of freak '70s stardom.

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5

"Still Alive" is a must see! by val836
Steve Kessler knocks one out of the park with this awesome documentary about Paul Williams. This movie is so honest, and so very charming. Prepare to fall in love all over again with Paul's music, and see him like you've never seen him before.

5

Paul Williams Still Alive by russturk
Great little doc about one of the great songwriters of the 70s. Funny, touching and memorable.

4

See it! by magbue
The NYT didn't get it -- this is film that started out as a documentary and ended up a buddy-movie. The eyes of an adoring fan (the filmmaker) are opened with the candor of this exceptional entertainer. Very worthwhile.

5

Will Win The Oscar For Best Documentary by ziegfeldman
If you never heard of Paul Williams, you know his music, "I Won't Last a Day Without You," "Rainy Day and Mondays," "The Rainbow Connection." When someone so popular has been off the radar so long, you figure he has to be dead. Well, in a sense, he was. But he's back, on top of the world, and this is his his story-but not your standard biopic. The interaction between Paul and the filmmaker makes this one hell of a documentary, and a very inspiring one. Paul has been to Hell and back. We should all be so fortunate. A great film!!

5

Totally Enjoyable by unclecarlvreeland
My 8 year daughter attended the movie with me - and totally enjoyed it. I believe that alone says a lot. I thought the film was very well done. To add - the director (aside from being a great craftsman in the art of film-making) displayed humility in the film. And this was a good thing. And something I found to be unique in a documentary. Paul Williams of course is an inspiration, entertaining, immensely talented, and a very nice person (we had the pleasure of a Q & A with Paul and the director at the end of the film and meeting them afterwards - a truly unforgettable evening)! Thank you!

5

by Ldyelectro
Moving story Film was funny and very entertaining. A must see

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