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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerChristian Science MonitorPeter RainerMake no mistake: The Michelsons have a lot more going for them than their marital longevity. As the documentary makes clear, both Harold and Lillian made integral contributions to some of the most iconic movies in Hollywood history.
- 80Village VoiceBilge EbiriVillage VoiceBilge EbiriFor an hour and a half, this charming little movie, with its chatty talking heads and its sweet-natured subjects, offers a glimpse into the lives of two fascinating people whom I had never heard of, and who shared an unlikely life filled with achievements and setbacks, wonder and pain.
- Like flipping through misplaced leaves in a photo book, the documentary maintains a free-flowing tone as it uncovers the work that went into creating some of the indelible scenes in Hollywood history.
- 80VarietyOwen GleibermanVarietyOwen GleibermanHarold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story, directed by Daniel Raim, is a passionate and beguiling movie-love documentary that shines a light on two of the unsung artisan heroes of Hollywood.
- 75RogerEbert.comNick AllenRogerEbert.comNick AllenMost of all it is a pure story about love, without the scandals.
- 75Washington PostStephanie MerryWashington PostStephanie MerryThe story it tells is conventional, chronological and straightforward. And that’s enough. With a story this charming, who needs bells and whistles?
- 75San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleThis is a likable documentary that casts light on two respected but relatively unknown people, who made major contributions to film and managed to have a normal life — and in Hollywood, of all places. It’s nice to know such things are possible.
- 70Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenLos Angeles TimesSheri LindenTheir personal story is no less fascinating than their experiences working on hundreds of movies, together and separately.
- 63The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Nathalie AtkinsonThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Nathalie AtkinsonThe couple are the movie’s saving grace – especially Lillian, now 87, who regales in every story.