Chris Riemenschneider
Chris Riemenschneider's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:
Film Critic, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
93%
4/4
“Give in to the Dark Side, the movie theater temptation, and give The Empire Strikes Back the attention it deserves.” –
Austin American-Statesman
Apr 23, 2025
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Alien Resurrection (1997)
55%
2/4
“It may be dazzling to the eyes and upsetting to the stomach, but the part of the body that an Alien movie is supposed to affect most -- the sweat glands -- barely even feel it.” –
Austin American-Statesman
Aug 7, 2024
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RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ (2023)
98%
3.5/4
“Ultimately the 2-hour, 48-minute run time does seem about a half-hour too much. But hey, isn't every superhero movie too long these days?” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Dec 1, 2023
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Whitney (2018)
88%
3/4
“It's long and ultra-depressing, but still quite compelling, too.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jul 5, 2018
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Gimme Danger (2016)
95%
“If you're looking for a rock star to carry a movie mostly by himself ... Iggy (aka James Osterberg), now 69, is a good candidate.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nov 3, 2016
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Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013)
64%
3/4
“[Benjamin's] mesmerizing work saves this unique and somewhat controversial new biopic from a level of entirely un-Jimi-like mediocrity.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sep 25, 2014
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Muscle Shoals (2013)
96%
“Even fans who don't know Muscle Shoals by name know its music by heart. Now they can also see how much soul went into it.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Oct 10, 2013
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Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
92%
2.5/4
“All the making-of footage and scenes offering a taste of Memphis in the '70s will probably thrill established Big Star lovers in a big way.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jul 25, 2013
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Greetings From Tim Buckley (2012)
72%
3/4
“Penn Badgley delivers a pivotal performance as the younger Buckley, coming off with just enough pretentiousness and attitude.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jun 6, 2013
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Neil Young Journeys (2011)
89%
3/4
“Forget Crosby, Stills and Nash and maybe even Crazy Horse. Jonathan Demme might be Neil Young's ultimate collaborator.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jul 19, 2012
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Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)
23%
“It's too bad the film offers none of the comedic sparkle they recently showed on Saturday Night Live and David Letterman's show. It's only slightly better than the surprisingly flat and one-dimensional Hannah Montana movie.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Feb 27, 2009
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U2 (2007)
92%
3/4
“U2 3D doesn't make you feel like you're there in the crowd. It makes you feel like you're floating above the fans and riding their energy wave like a surfer during hurricane season.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jan 22, 2008
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American Hardcore (2006)
72%
2.5/4
“Leaves little doubt that this truly was one of the wildest eras in rock.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Oct 30, 2006
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Idlewild (2006)
47%
2.5/4
“As unlikely as it seems that the music segments would be the weakest parts of Idlewild, however, it's just as surprising that the rest of the movie stands up pretty well.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Aug 24, 2006
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DIG! (2004)
89%
3/4
“In a year that has seen several fascinating documentaries on famous rock stars and their problems, Dig! stands out for being about musicians who only think they should be famous. And, man, do they have problems.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nov 11, 2004
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End of the Century (2003)
95%
3.5/4
“Chronicles their 30-year history in a style befitting the band: bare-bones, frank, nonsensationalized and adamantly unsentimental.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sep 16, 2004
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Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
88%
3/4
“Fans of the band will love the revealing footage, especially landmark moments such as bassist auditions (more famous names showed up than the one they picked) and encounters with the ex-Metallica members (Newsted and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine).” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Aug 19, 2004
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Greendale (2003)
36%
1.5/4
“It's dreadfully boring.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
May 14, 2004
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Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
78%
3/4
“This poignant, albeit overly poetic documentary claims to capture the slain actor/rapper 'in his own words.' That aspect of it doesn't totally work, but plenty else does.” –
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Nov 13, 2003
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