When You're Strange (2010)

Newman finds the documentary essential for Doors fans and enlightening for newcomers. He especially praises its rare archival footage and close attention to the band’s music.

Bradshaw finds the documentary weirdly gripping and says there is much to find fascinating. He especially praises the sensational archival footage of Jim Morrison, including a striking concert scene with fans and hostile police.

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The three-star rating suggests a measured verdict, though the full review text is unavailable. The description presents the film as a tribute to the Doors and singles out the band’s emblematic 1960s identity and Jim Morrison.

Honeycutt finds the documentary watchable and worthwhile for Doors fans, though it would work better as a DVD or VOD release. He praises the archival footage and its account of the band’s performances, while faulting its shallow cultural context and limited attention to the family and band members.

The critic finds the documentary shallow despite the Doors’ enduring musical appeal. They single out its simplistic narration and lack of insight as key weaknesses.

Lewis finds the documentary superficial and lacking creative spark or historical insight. He praises the previously unseen footage and pristine recordings, but says they do little to compensate for its thin storytelling.

Schenker gives the film a sharply negative review, calling it an unimaginative and reductive retelling of the Doors’ story. He singles out the archival footage as the film’s strongest asset, while criticizing how DiCillo edits and frames it.

Nelson pans the documentary as disastrously inane and says it deserves no theatrical release. He faults its banal, often inaccurate narration for squandering the abundant archival footage.

Hooper regards the documentary as the definitive cinematic account of The Doors, despite some limitations. He praises the rare archival footage for balancing the band’s infamous moments with intimate scenes and the atmosphere of the era.

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The critic finds the documentary dull and argues that its straight factual approach makes The Doors seem hollow. They single out the dry reverence for the band as a key weakness.