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Friedkin Uncut
Documentary · 2018
An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.
Movie details
Friedkin Uncut
2018 Documentary 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
The consensus, allegedly.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
IMDb
7.1 / 10
1.2K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
85 %
Tomatometer
Metacritic
68 / 100
Metascore
TMDB
7.1 / 10
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An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Friedkin Uncut?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Francesco Zippel
Written by
Francesco Zippel
William Friedkin
Self
Quentin Tarantino
Self
Juno Temple
Self
Matthew McConaughey
Self
Gina Gershon
Self
Wes Anderson
Self
Michael Shannon
Self
Court is in session
Put Friedkin Uncut on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.