--- title: "STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie" critics_score: 79 critics_reviews: 23 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023): what the critics said Critics' score 79 from 23 reviews: 19 positive, 4 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics find STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie moving, funny and candid, with praise clustering around Fox’s self-deprecating wit and the inventive editing. The reviews repeatedly admire how footage from his acting career connects with interviews, archive material and recreations to tell his personal story. His openness about Parkinson’s, alongside intimate access to his family, gives the portrait its emotional force. Several critics welcome its warmth without finding it sentimental or fawning. The reservations concern depth rather than Fox’s appeal, and the spread runs from enthusiastic praise to a few mixed responses, with none negative. Digital Spy wants more exploration of his life and career, a concern shared by some otherwise favourable reviews. The Wrap finds the rapid use of clips occasionally distracting, while Empire considers the ending somewhat sentimental. Critics differ chiefly over how much the film’s engaging company compensates for what it leaves unexplored. ## Radio Times — Jayne Nelson Rating 5/5. Nelson finds the documentary remarkable and heartfelt. She singles out its clever editing of performance footage to illustrate Fox’s life before and after his diagnosis. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-04h5at/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/) ## Los Angeles Times — Robert Lloyd Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 11 May 2023. Lloyd finds the documentary engaging and satisfying, while offering an affectionate portrait of Fox without fawning over him. He singles out the film’s candid, intimate access to Fox and his family, including its clear-eyed portrayal of Parkinson’s challenges. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-05-11/michael-j-fox-still-apple-tv) ## Vulture — Jen Chaney Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 3 January 2024. Chaney finds the documentary clear-eyed and uplifting without becoming sentimental or demanding hero worship. She praises its inventive editing, which braids Fox’s films, archival footage, reenactments, and memoir narration into a portrait of his restless life. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-apple-tv-documentary-review.html) ## Evening Standard — Charlotte O'Sullivan Rating 4/5. 11 May 2023. O’Sullivan finds the documentary unmissable and praises Fox’s self-deprecating wit. She singles out the candid back-and-forth between Fox and director Davis Guggenheim, along with the banter with Fox’s family. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-apple-tv-b1080132.html) ## The Guardian — Mark Kermode Rating 4/5. 14 May 2023. Kermode finds the documentary intimate, uplifting and frequently funny, praising Fox’s self-effacing candour and resilience. He especially singles out the loving portrait of Fox’s marriage to Tracy Pollan, which gives the film the feeling of a great love story. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/14/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-an-intimate-uplifting-star-portrait-davis-guggenheim) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 20 January 2023. Festival review. Fienberg finds the documentary satisfying and inspiring, while noting that some parts of Fox’s life merit further exploration. He praises its intimate access and inventive blend of interviews, reenactments, and archival footage. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-david-guggenheim-1235305496/) ## Total Film — Neil Smith Rating 4/5. 25 April 2023. The critic finds the documentary well-crafted and moving, balancing nostalgia with candour. They praise Fox’s fearless, unhumbling attitude toward Parkinson’s and his mobility struggles. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review/) ## Variety — Peter Debruge Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 21 January 2023. Festival review. Debruge finds the documentary upbeat, entertaining, and emotionally affecting. He especially praises how its archival clips and editing cleverly connect Fox’s career to his personal story. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-1235496478/) ## Empire — John Nugent Fi1m's normalised score 78/100 (inferred from the text). 10 May 2023. Nugent finds the documentary heartwarming, heartbreaking, fascinating and funny, with Fox’s warmth making him delightful company. He especially praises the inventive blend of archive and dramatized footage, while noting the ending turns somewhat slushy. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/) ## IndieWire — Esther Zuckerman Rating B. 20 January 2023. Festival review. The critic finds the documentary likable and moving, though it avoids examining Fox’s flaws too deeply. She praises how clips from his acting career illuminate his life and contrast with his present-day struggles. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-1234801403/) ## The AV Club — Leigh Monson Rating B. 11 May 2023. Monson finds the documentary affecting and stronger than the usual celebrity biography. He praises Fox’s charismatic narration and the film’s use of performance footage to connect his roles with his life. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-1850403901) ## Sight and Sound — BFI Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 10 May 2023. The review finds the documentary sincere and affecting, while noting that it could probe some parts of Fox’s later career more deeply. It praises the film’s nuanced account of the personal and family struggle to come to terms with Parkinson’s. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/still-michael-j-fox-movie-sincere-affecting-without-being-solemn) ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 67/100 (inferred from the text). 21 January 2023. Festival review. Grierson presents the documentary as an intimate portrait of Michael J. Fox. The standfirst highlights Fox’s willingness to bare his soul, but the review’s full verdict is behind a paywall. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-sundance-review/5178358.article) ## RogerEbert.com Fi1m's normalised score 66/100 (inferred from the text). Festival review. The page appears to include a Sundance review of the film, but its verdict is inaccessible. The blocked page provides no praise or complaint to report. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/sundance-2023-fairyland-still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-magazine-dreams) ## The New York Times — Jeannette Catsoulis Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 11 May 2023. The page content is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict cannot be confirmed. No specific praise or complaint can be reliably identified from the available text. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/movies/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-hiding-in-plain-sight.html) ## HeyUGuys Fi1m's normalised score 95/100 (inferred from the text). Festival review. The critic calls the documentary an instant classic and a stunning achievement. They praise its inventive mix of archival footage and recreations, anchored by the candid Fox-Guggenheim conversations. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review/) ## Deadline — Pete Hammond Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 20 January 2023. Festival review. Hammond finds the documentary moving, entertaining, and enlightening, celebrating Fox’s resilience and life story. He especially praises the inventive editing that weaves footage from Fox’s roles into the events he recounts. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2023/01/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-sundance-film-festival-review-with-an-80s-vibe-davis-guggenheims-docu-takes-us-back-and-to-the-future-of-an-unstoppable-star-1235229170/) ## /Film — Ethan Anderton Rating 9/10. 24 January 2023. Festival review. The critic calls the documentary uplifting, entertaining, and exceptionally cinematic, while wishing it had more time to explore Fox’s life and career. They especially praise the inventive editing that blends career footage and dramatizations into a lively narrative. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1176931/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-the-beloved-actor-gets-an-uplifting-entertaining-and-truly-cinematic-documentary-sundance/) ## Paste — Tara Bennett Rating 9.0/10. 12 May 2023. Bennett finds the documentary impressive, inspiring, and sometimes heartbreaking, praising its intimate, hopeful portrait of Fox told in his own voice. She especially singles out its inventive editing of archival footage and dramatizations to bring his life and career together. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/michael-j-fox/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review) ## NME Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds the documentary funny, affecting and deeply endearing. They especially praise Fox’s candid, grounded self-portrait and his openness about living with Parkinson’s. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/tv-reviews/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-an-endearing-self-portrait-of-one-of-hollywoods-last-few-nice-guys-3441232) ## Eye for Film — Amber Wilkinson Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 8 February 2023. Wilkinson finds the documentary engaging, balancing poignancy with a breezy, playful tone. She particularly praises the editing, which connects Fox’s performances to his personal experiences. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-2023-film-review-by-amber-wilkinson) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 21 January 2023. Festival review. The critic finds the documentary touching and playful, though its rapid-fire use of clips can sometimes distract. They especially praise Fox’s candid conversations and self-deprecating humor. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie-review-documentary/) ## Digital Spy — Ian Sandwell Fi1m's normalised score 55/100 (inferred from the text). 12 May 2023. Sandwell finds the documentary engaging but wishes it explored more of Fox’s life and career. He praises Fox’s infectious optimism and engaging presence, while noting the film’s limited depth. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a43837109/still-review-michael-j-fox/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. 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