Pessimists will liken Jon Chu’s polished and proficient all-access documentary to an apocalyptic sign of the times. The converted shall preach the gospel with ear-shattering shrieks and hands raised in heart-shaped ecstasy. Can there be a middle ground?

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 31, 2023

Whether you like his music or not is irrelevant: there is a great Justin Bieber movie longing be made....this isn't it.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | May 25, 2021

Will Bieber's star shine forever? I'm not completely convinced, but never say never.

| Original Score: 2.5/4.0 | Sep 13, 2020

Even if you don't like his music, you have to give him props for his hardworking demeanor. The film also serves as an interesting case study on the influence of social media

| May 8, 2019

Although Never Say Never is unlikely to drastically change anyone's opinion towards the teenage pop sensation, it will no doubt thrill and charm the pants off anyone already infected with the high contagious "Bieber Fever."

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 1, 2019

As Usher says in the movie, the Biebs won't be 16 forever. In fact, I think he just turned 17. The clock is ticking, but we'll always have Never Say Never.

| Aug 25, 2017

A light-hearted and fun look at the life and achievements of the young superstar.

| Original Score: 4.0/5 | Jun 30, 2013

Something strictly for those stricken with Bieber Fever.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 2, 2012

A fun, feelgood way to spend a couple of hours, and actually has an inspiring message of what might happen if you follow your dreams.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 14, 2011

Currently I am disinterested in his music, but once he ages and is forced to start expanding on his talents, I think we might see something interesting.

| Original Score: 2/5 | May 13, 2011

...the thing it documents best is how music producers and press agents market a product.

| Original Score: 4/10 | May 9, 2011

Though billed as a 3D film, it only applies to the concert footage, though it's difficult to imagine any of his fans complaining.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 13, 2011

Just turning the camera on gives us a sense of the madness surrounding Bieber, who seems to have risen faster than anyone in pop music history.

| Apr 8, 2011

In spite of its airy brief as a panting PR puff piece, this engaging concert-doco takes a semi-revealing splash inside the fishbowl through which its subject sees the world.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 8, 2011

It's a mass-marketing effort sure, but a surprisingly entertaining one.

| Apr 8, 2011

If you are at all curious about Justin Bieber the phenomenon, Never Say Never is a fascinating, eye opening and eerily emotive film.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 6, 2011

Justin Bieber's story is that of a regular kid who is living his dream. Rest assured, it is no small dream to be the headliner at New York's prestigious Madison Square Gardens, taking just 22 minutes to sell out

| Apr 5, 2011

Ultimately, the film is for the fans and they'll find plenty to love here. If you're not a fan, it's going to be painful.

| Apr 5, 2011

We are introduced to the alchemists who looked at a talented little kid, saw dollar signs, and turned him into pure gold. Somehow, director Jon Chu is able to make their success not seem exploitative.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 4, 2011

If you were wondering what the fuss is all about, check out this high energy 3D concert film which documents how Justin Bieber, the teen singing phenomenon, has rocketed to superstardom through social media.

| Apr 4, 2011