Scott Walker: 30 Century Man 2007

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: Scott Walker: 30 Century Man chronicles the career of musician Scott Walker, an enigmatic figure whose influence far outreaches his relative obscurity. Read more

Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post: Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (which takes its title from a Walker-penned song) makes a fascinating case that in the years that followed, Walker became the music equivalent of a 'poet's poet.' Read more

Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: Scott Walker: 30 Century Man is the latest in a mini-wave of pop-music docs, like The Devil and Daniel Johnston, that try to inflate cult figures into lost geniuses. Read more

V.A. Musetto, New York Post: Scott Walker: 30 Century Man glosses over the depression and alcoholism that have bedeviled Walker as well as any relationships he might have had. But that doesn't make the film any less interesting. Read more

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com: Like the best music documentaries, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man blends grace and mystery. It should delight longtime Walker fans and introduce him to new ones. Read more

Joel Selvin, San Francisco Chronicle: Director Stephen Kijak not only got a composed, almost warm interview out of Walker, but he filmed some of the sessions for Walker's latest adventuresome recording project. Read more

Trevor Johnston, Time Out: An unhesitating recommendation for fans and neophytes alike. Read more

Hank Shteamer, Time Out: Stephen Kijak's 30 Century Man hacks away at the mythology surrounding the enigmatic artist, proving that his about-face wasn't nearly as abrupt as it often seems. Read more

Eddie Cockrell, Variety: Longtime fans of Walker's warm, sepulchral baritone, startlingly evocative songwriting and lushly imaginative instrumentation will rejoice at this revealing docu. Read more

Jim Ridley, Village Voice: The doc's biggest revelation may be the extent of his stardom, even as he began to explore bawdy Jacques Brel chansons and psychedelic dada crooning. Read more