Amy Poehler directs this documentary tribute to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, stars of 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy. Ball had an immense...
Amy Poehler directs this documentary tribute to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, stars of 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy. Ball had an immense influence on the creation of TV syndication, as she rose to become a true entrepreneur and multifaceted mogul. Through interviews and archival footage, this documentary is a tribute to one of the greatest trailblazers in comedy and entertainment.
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94 %100 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
84 %90 reviewsAudience score rating
"This film is exceptionally skillful in matching the footage to the commentary in thoughtful, illuminating, and often touching pairings."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"Amy Poehler’s documentary is an antidote to the failures of Being the Ricardos."
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Independent
Independent"(It) invites us to delight in the unexpected pairing of a famed funny lady and a hunky musician - but without analysis or nuance."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"It is the definition of hagiography... but there is great energy in the copious amount of private footage of the couple."
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The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail"Absorbing, entertaining and lovingly crafted..."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"(The film takes the) overall attitude of soft-focus hagiography..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"If there’s one major drawback to Lucy And Desi, it’s that very little about it is surprising..."
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A.V. Club
A.V. Club"Lucy And Desi really fails to properly dissect what made (Ball) one-of-a-kind in favour of a focus on their partnership."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"The chief complaint about Lucy and Desi is what a generally rosy picture it paints."
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Boston Globe
Boston Globe"Poehler’s telling is energised by a personal edge, searing and sympathetic..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterLucy and Desi | Details
- Runtime
- 102
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
- Studio
- Amazon Original
