William S. Burroughs: A Man Within 2010

Critics score:
87 / 100

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Stephen Holden, New York Times: There is not a word or image wasted in a documentary you wish ran an extra half-hour beyond its condensed 90 minutes. Read more

Keith Phipps, AV Club: At a mere 88 minutes, it feels a bit glancing. But as an introduction or refresher course, it gets the job done. Read more

Ty Burr, Boston Globe: Mostly, "A Man Within'' is a breezily stylized, very enjoyable trot through the writer's life, theme by theme, era by era. Read more

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David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle: One fascinating tribute. Read more

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Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: Leyser's collation of interviews and stock footage is polished enough to effectively perpetuate the Burroughs legend. Read more