Pina (2011)

Turan calls the film a knockout and praises its immersive use of 3-D to bring Pina Bausch’s dances vividly to the screen. He finds the dancer interviews less effective, saying they distract from the dances themselves.

Bradshaw finds the film a tremendous, poignant tribute that captures the yearning at the heart of Bausch’s work. He especially praises the dancers’ overwhelming physicality and the way 3D gives the choreography presence.

Kohn finds the film visually beautiful and heartfelt, but ultimately slight and not essential. He praises the immersive use of 3D while criticizing the reminiscences for distracting from Bausch’s dances.

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The review calls the film a worthy, moving tribute to Pina Bausch. It praises the ensemble’s heartfelt performances and the way 3D captures the emotion in Bausch’s choreography.

Felperin finds the film captivating, though its lack of context may frustrate newcomers and dance purists. She praises its immersive presentation of Bausch’s choreography, especially the performances by her company.

The review calls the film a must for dance buffs and praises Wenders’ assured, stylish use of 3D. It singles out the strange, hypnotic dances and their imaginative settings, while noting that Bausch’s personal life and motivations remain unexplored.

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The critic finds the film overly deferential and distracting, despite its impressive subject. They praise its ability to convey Bausch’s singular creative stature and the dancers’ performances.

Acocella finds the film visually impressive but not especially representative of Bausch’s work. She praises its expert use of 3-D while faulting the outdoor staging and emphasis on dance over the unsettling theatrical scenes.

The critic calls the film a majestic, enterprising tribute to Pina Bausch. They single out Wenders’ bold cinematography and carefully integrated 3D for making the choreography especially compelling.

The critic calls the documentary an exhilarating, must-see celebration of Pina Bausch’s work. They praise Wenders’ kinetic use of 3D, while finding the dancers’ interviews repetitive.

Kirkpatrick gives the film an enthusiastic verdict, calling it a haunting and beautiful elegy. She praises how 3D draws viewers into the dancers’ performances and merges art with everyday life.

The critic calls the film a powerful homage, though Wenders’s occasional sentimentality feels too heavy. She praises the immersive 3D presentation of Bausch’s choreography and its precise attention to movement.

Goldberg finds the film visually splendid but ultimately muddled and tiresome. He praises Wenders’s blend of theater and cinema, especially the use of 3D and static framing.