EDC 2013: Under the Electric Sky 2014

Sara Stewart, New York Post: EDC has made headlines with fatal overdoses, so you'd think directors Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz would examine the role Molly and related drugs play here. But the topic is mentioned only fleetingly. Read more

Dennis Harvey, Variety: Those who suspect that EDM is possibly the most vapid form of 'alternative' music will have their suspicions confirmed by this 3D documentary. Read more

Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic: There's certainly a lot of eye candy to enjoy, from the 3D screensaver graphics in the opening credits to the endless parade of six-pack abs and jiggling underbutt. Read more

Cary Darling, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com: Though not a great documentary and essentially a colorful, 3D commercial for Electric Daisy Carnival, it works as both an introduction to a subculture many may be unfamiliar with and as a beat-heavy scrapbook for those who were there. Read more

Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: The film's misguided determination to present a PG-13 version of a pasties-optional, three-day party gives an unreal air to a surreal event, though that doesn't mean "Under the Electric Sky" is without its blissful moments. Read more

Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: Very much like an infomercial. Read more

Matthew Lickona, San Diego Reader: If the Boomers had Woodstock and the Xers had Lollapalooza(?), then here's Gen Y's version, complete with Upworthy inspirational stories. Read more

Sam Weisberg, Village Voice: Under the Electric Sky manages to be amusing even while it's annoying you. Read more