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20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Washington PostWashington PostA spectacular concert documentary that also gives some fascinating insights into the making of "The Black Album."
- 83Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanEntertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanThe man has the right to retire, but what will he do with all the words in his head?
- Even if the film could use some trimming, its hip-hop splendor proves hype-worthy.
- 75Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneWhether a legend was born (or retired) that night at the Garden remains to be seen, but even on film, it was one killer show.
- He'll be back; he's already back. But that doesn't mean the ''farewell'' wasn't worth it.
- 75Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyPhiladelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyIt mostly is a triumph of stagecraft and speaker-blowing freestyling.
- 70Village VoiceLaura SinagraVillage VoiceLaura SinagraThe film has a feel similar to his songs--airtight, forthright, never spat till they're set.
- 60Dallas ObserverRobert WilonskyDallas ObserverRobert WilonskyThis Jay-Z documentary is too much of a good thing, really.
- 60Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasIt's clear early on, however, that this is standard concert-film fare geared to the faithful.
- 50L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyRoutinely assembled live document.