The actor behind those hit performances comes to the fore in this affectionate biography from director Ron Frank, which uses narration from the now-deceased actor and typically oversized storytelling from former collaborator Mel Brooks to reacquaint us.

| Jun 28, 2024

“Remembering Gene Wilder,” which Ron Frank directed, is a somewhat unusual documentary, starting with the odd career arc it chronicles. The most unusual thing, and very much in a good way, is that Wilder serves as de facto narrator.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 23, 2024

“Remembering Gene Wilder” is a pleasant retro journey for fans and an efficient introduction to a comic genius for cineasts who might not know his work. It could have been so much more.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 3, 2024

It's a very lovely film. Warm, affectionate, so many great anecdotes, and I came to appreciate his artistry on a whole different level.

| Mar 23, 2024

As a documentary, I thought it was pretty okay. It's a lovefest with a lot of usual suspects.

| Mar 23, 2024

If “Remembering Gene Wilder” isn’t always the most dimensional or penetrating look at an actor’s life and psyche, it still serves as an upbeat tribute to a singular movie star, and a worthy reminder of how much he’s missed.

| Mar 20, 2024

If the engaging documentary inspires a Wilder streaming marathon, so much the better.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 19, 2024

It’s patchy and digressive, and the overreliance on syrupy music becomes off-putting towards the end.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 16, 2024