Smash His Camera
Documentary
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2010
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A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.
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Runtime:
87 min
Release date:
30 Jul 2010
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 4 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The notorious tabloid photographer finally gets his due.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jul 2010
fresh:
Mr. Galella emerges as a kindred soul for the curious documentarian and as a large, complicated personality in his own right.
– A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
30 Jul 2010
fresh:
Aside from some overly jaunty soundtrack music, Smash His Camera assembles Galella's anecdotes smartly, and supports them well visually.
– Noel Murray,
AV Club,
29 Jul 2010
rotten:
Gast's film takes off only when it recounts past conquests and grudges.
– Andrew Schenker,
Time Out New York,
28 Jul 2010
fresh:
Leon Gast's documentary portrait has a freewheeling charm that perfectly matches its subject.
– Eric Hynes,
Village Voice,
27 Jul 2010