McQueen Reviews
McQueen is a stunning ode to everything Alexander managed to do while he was still alive. Be prepared to cry.
| Sep 28, 2022
Episode 14: Doc Talk
| Original Score: 70/100 | Sep 1, 2021
The filmic quality of this journey is striking, making for a documentary as engaging as any dramatic biopic.
| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 1, 2021
The film is a portrait of genius and while the biographical details are interesting, it's the singular vision of his clothes that lingers. 'If you want to know me,' he says, 'look at the work.'
| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 4, 2021
Sometimes macabre, always arresting...
| Oct 15, 2020
Will most certainly please McQueen's ongoing legion of fans along with anyone interested in the fashion world.
| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 16, 2020
The editing . . . matches McQueen's evolution as a person quite well, beginning with the breathlessness of a young art punk and slowing down to adult introspection.
| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 25, 2020
If you're on the fence about whether fashion should be considered art, McQueen -- the film and the man -- makes a strong case that you'd be foolish not to.
| Jun 22, 2020
A handsomely produced, unconventional documentary that's a fitting tribute to its innovative subject.
| Jun 1, 2020
McQueen's filmmakers avoid the melodramatic temptation to explore the tragic fate of the early-disappeared artist. [Full Review in Spanish]
| Feb 24, 2020
It poses very valuable questions about the role of the artist and by extension the role of art. [Full Review in Spanish]
| Feb 14, 2020
This film presents an incredible amount of archival footage collected by the filmmakers The mix of the music is a little too loud and disturbing at times. But the visuals of McQueen's runway shows are fascinating and fabulous, even through the credits.
| Aug 14, 2019
Using footage of his elaborate fashion shows, media coverage, and interviews with colleagues, friends and family, Mcqueen paints a well-rounded portrait of the artist and his work.
| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 23, 2019
Excellent but mature docu on controversial fashion designer
| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 27, 2019
Thorough, intelligent, and enthralling.
| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 12, 2019
You don't have to care about fashion to enjoy this film.
| Jan 10, 2019
An intriguing story of one fashion designer is for anyone, for sure.
| Nov 27, 2018
The brilliant work and troubled soul of young British fashion titan Alexander McQueen is vividly captured in this extraordinary documentary. Sad and celebratory in equal measure.
| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 5, 2018
While this documentary shows the viewpoints of many of his close friends and family, it barely skims the surface on the deep darkness that had overcome the designer.
| Original Score: 5/10 | Oct 22, 2018
Really, it's astonishing.
| Oct 16, 2018