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The U.S. vs. John Lennon Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  To me, the most potent dimension of The U.S. vs. John Lennon is the way that it captures the contradictory romanticism of Lennon the radical.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The New York TimesA.O. Scott

  One of the best-known cultural figures of the past half-century, leaves the movie with little to do but add its sometimes sanctimonious voice to the chorus of praise and admiration.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Variety

  To track the transformation of John Lennon from adored Beatle to government-stalked peace advocate is David Leaf's stated intention for The U.S. vs. John Lennon, and the pic persuasively chronicles an artist sticking to his guns through activism.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern

  Loosely organized but still fascinating.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

  The thing that shines through most clearly, though, is Lennon himself. His widow allowed unprecedented access to the family archives, which along with ample newsreel footage bring us his presence once again.

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• 60

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  There may not be a moral, but it's a fascinating human story, one that The U.S. vs. John Lennon only begins to tell.

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