Synopsis
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
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Cast
- Drew StruzanHimself
- Michael J. FoxHimself
- George LucasHimself
- Frank DarabontHimself
- Guillermo del ToroHimself
- Steven SpielbergHimself
- Michael UslanHimself
- Rick LawHimself
- Thomas JaneHimself
- Steve GuttenbergHimself
Recommendations
- 75
The A.V. Club
Erik Sharkey’s documentary is far less adventurous than Struzan’s own creations, using a straightforward chronological structure and talking-head format to pay tribute to Struzan’s legendary output. - 70
Variety
The director commissioned Struzan to paint the one-sheet for his debut, “Sexina: Popstar P.I.,” and while this sophomore effort is no masterpiece, it’s far more deserving of Struzan’s talent. - 60
Village Voice
Despite its title, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster is not a documentary about movie poster artist Drew Struzan. Instead, Struzan's poster art is the film's real subject. - 60
The New York Times
At length, the cheerleading...becomes a mildly taxing torrent. And Mr. Struzan, while an agreeable presence, is not an especially engrossing speaker. But then there is his artwork, an essential aid to the movies — and often their superior. - 60
New York Daily News
A colorful account of the life and art of the recently retired Drew Struzan, whose amazing poster work from the 1970s onward still delights cineastes and casual observers. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Although it offers some insight into his distinctive technique, it could have gone much further. But viewers will appreciate spending time with this cheerful, unassuming man, and will enjoy seeing the artist acknowledged by celebrities who owe him so much - 50
The Dissolve
There’s a context to Struzan—not just biographically, but culturally—and while Sharkey seems to understand that, his movie, ironically, doesn’t illustrate it particularly well.
