| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 17, 2011

Whether gamely playing cards by candlelight or sneaking ice from her workplace fridge when Colin's homemade cooler fails, Michelle is the real star here, emotionally and dramatically.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 25, 2010

As pure entertainment, No Impact Man seesaws between infuriating and captivating, but gains undeniable brownie points for its light-hearted examination of sustainable living.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 9, 2010

It advances important and laudable ideas, but in a cliched, gimmicky way.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 2, 2010

It doesn't sound like fun, and it isn't fun to watch.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Sep 2, 2010

Amiable enough, though it resembles a marketing tool for Beavan's book about his project.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 2, 2010

While the hero may be resistible, this still makes for compelling viewing.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 2, 2010

An intriguing documentary offering trial and experiment.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 1, 2010

Where the stunt ends and experiment begins is hard to tell...

| Jan 18, 2010

what he and his family learned that they could do without and do without as a way of enriching their lives is both provocative and enviable

| Original Score: 5/5 | Nov 16, 2009

No Impact Man is certain to raise questions among viewers - questions about the Beavans, questions about ourselves, questions about degrees of sustainability. And asking questions is what it's all about, isn't it?

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 30, 2009

This curiosity piece should stimulate interesting conversations about the lessons learned from the viewing experience.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 16, 2009

It's kinda inspiring. It's also very funny.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 15, 2009

Fortunately for the sake of documentary, Beavan is no humorless eco-scold, and he makes it clear that he's engaged in a lifestyle experiment, not recommending this extreme course for everyone.

| Original Score: B+ | Oct 9, 2009

Beavan is nothing if not adept at selling himself.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 5, 2009

If this sounds like a stunt, it is. But it's tough to get a book contract these days.

| Original Score: 5/10 | Oct 2, 2009

An interesting socio-analytical documentary that preaches valuable messages regarding global conservation. My problem is I wanted to shoot the film's pompous messenger.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Oct 2, 2009

There's some food for thought to be gleaned from the film. It suggests a few small changes in our everyday lives that could make a big difference.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Oct 1, 2009

No Impact Man is a very confused documentary that somehow puts its confusion to good use.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 1, 2009

The real heat comes from Beavan's reluctant wife, Michelle Conlin, a self-proclaimed shopaholic and Starbucks poster girl.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 30, 2009