It’s an endlessly fascinating subject, so it can’t be a bad film – but the movie tries to do to many things and, as such, doesn’t really achieve anything.
When I learned that the autobiographical element was a gimmick it kinda pissed me off. Don’t know why.
Worth seeing, but don’t expect too much.
Jordan Hoffman is a New York-based writer and film critic working for The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Thrillist, Times of Israel, NY Daily News and elsewhere.
He is the host of ENGAGE: The Official Star Trek Podcast, a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and challenges you to a game of backgammon.
