Quincy Reviews
At a little over two hours, the film felt a bit long and dragged a bit, but the subject matter was so fascinating that it retained my interest.
| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 23, 2024
A must-see documentary for music lovers. [Full review in Spanish]
| Apr 27, 2021
Two hours doesn't feel like nearly enough time to properly chronicle the life of a giant like Quincy Jones.
| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 17, 2019
This documentary gives a vivid, intimate portrait of Quincy Jones, as well as some people close to him. This is an enlightening and well-constructed documentary about an amazing man.
| Original Score: B | Feb 21, 2019
It worked as an uncritical biopic, but it could have been better if it had some edge.
| Original Score: B- | Feb 2, 2019
Rashida Jones and Hicks succeed in creating a lively and humble portrait of a true artist while revealing the struggles of aging and loss.
| Original Score: 6.5/10 | Dec 10, 2018
In addition to its meandering through two overlong hours, it also ends up being maddeningly superficial, giving only the most cursory mention of several genuinely intriguing eras of Quincy Jones' truly epic life.
| Oct 20, 2018
This Netflix documentary honors his career, but it's the focus on the man himself that sets it apart from others like it.
| Oct 15, 2018
Therefore the arrival of Quincy, a comprehensive chronicle of the extensive musical legacy of the incomparable Quincy Jones, is definite cause for celebration for music fans.
| Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 12, 2018
Docu of prolific musician/composer/producer; some profanity.
| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 10, 2018
Rashida Jones teamed up with documentarian Alan Hicks to turn the camera on her father. The resulting documentary presents a sincere look at the icon's life and influence.
| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 10, 2018
A resounding add. Fantastic, phenomenal. I was floored.
| Oct 5, 2018
The film not only reveals little about its subject that wasn't already readily known, but also provides minimal perspective or analysis of why and how he was able to develop his talent.
| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Sep 26, 2018
At its best, [Quincy] is an insightful skip down this man's memory and at its worst it's an hour long alter bowing to his accomplishments.
| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 26, 2018
It's hard not to want just a little bit more. But as a single volume take on one of the most fascinating entertainers to ever live, Quincy will do just fine.
| Original Score: 6.5/10 | Sep 25, 2018
Quincy offers access and intimacy, but occasionally skimps on psychological nuance or insight into the work itself.
| Sep 25, 2018
The museum story actually would have made a better narrative arc for "Quincy," which instead wanders every which way, and never seems to get its subject to relax on camera.
| Sep 24, 2018
Jones lacks no evidence of his legacy and impact on American music. The documentary tackles it all while also highlighting his political and humanitarian endeavors.
| Sep 24, 2018
Quincy is lovingly put together and recounts one of the most distinguished and interesting careers in American entertainment. However, it's almost too much to fit into a single movie.
| Sep 24, 2018
Co-directing with Alan Hicks, actress Rashida Jones presents an intimate, affectionate film portrait of her singular father, music legend Quincy Jones.
| Sep 24, 2018