Blahnik is such a spirited, cartoon-like character that he makes the film all the more entertaining just by bursting into one of his high-pitched giggles.

| May 14, 2020

Blahnik is certainly talented, but he doesn't make for a compelling movie.

| Apr 15, 2020

One does not have to care about shoes or fashion to be charmed and delighted by this documentary about this unique and appealing character.

| Apr 26, 2019

For those who like to indulge in the escapism and fantasy of fashion, Manolo is for you.

| Aug 6, 2018

A film for fans of the designer. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 14, 2018

Eschewing the storied elegance of recent European fashion documentaries, Michael Roberts' film is as joyous and dishy as the now 75-year-old Spaniard who released his first collection in 1971.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 26, 2018

Ultimately, Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes For Lizards is better at capturing the tones of the times visited rather than proving the significance of its subject.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 29, 2017

Those who are sceptical shoes can be an art form may not quite be won over, yet to see the septuagenerian Blahnik at his drawing board is to witness inspiration at work.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 26, 2017

For the legions of fans who will see "Manolo," the film's drawbacks may not be an issue, except that they take away from the time spent showcasing the shoes.

| Dec 19, 2017

"Manolo" is a portrait of a singular creative genius who, thankfully, found a way to share his artistry with the world.

| Dec 13, 2017

The humble artist gets a loving tribute wrapped in a slick promotional package. However, it only scratches the surface whilst getting to the heart of the genius.

| Original Score: B- | Nov 4, 2017

Recreations of the master's past are laughably bad: a numbing state of self-congratulatory and overly theatrical theatricality appears to have stricken all participants. So why was I never bored?

| Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 20, 2017

Director Michael Roberts, a fashion writer by trade, has produced a fluff piece, albeit a pretty one.

| Oct 12, 2017

You may not be able to afford the shoes, but Michael Roberts' documentary Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards may bring you almost as much delight.

| Oct 5, 2017

We never find out what makes Manolo run. But, oh my, what plumage.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 1, 2017

The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards is so adoringly created, so utterly absent of anything resembling an investigative thought, that the film's shoddy construction creates an opportunity for unfair demands.

| Sep 28, 2017

The documentary is only beautiful on the surface.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 28, 2017

There's ... a proper appreciation of his craftsmanship, skill and depth of historical knowledge.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 28, 2017

Talking-head interviews interspersed with reenactments reminiscent of cheap true-crime shows are the filmic equivalent of a polo shirt and khakis: blandly acceptable but uninspired.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Sep 28, 2017

As an interview subject, Blahnik can be elusive, although his descriptions of his favorite creations throughout the years will no doubt be extracted as brand poetry for future advertising campaigns.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 27, 2017