Fresh
The notorious tabloid photographer finally gets his due.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
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Smash His Camera
Overview
A film centering on the life and work of Ron Galella that examines the nature and effect of paparazzi.
Director and cast
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78%
Tomatometer
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
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
Rotten
Gast's film takes off only when it recounts past conquests and grudges.
Andrew Schenker, Time Out New York
Fresh
Leon Gast's documentary portrait has a freewheeling charm that perfectly matches its subject.
Eric Hynes, Village Voice
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