Weiner

Noel Murray

This film doesnt lionize Weiner or justify anything he did. What it does is capture the frenzy of politics, the iron clad egos of politicians, and the failure of the media to cover the parts of campaigning and government that actually matter. ( Read More )

Eric Kohn

The result is a dramatically compelling saga rife with urgency, but it often pitches into the realm of a black comedy. ( Read More )

Bernard Boo

Instead of slapping together a silly documentary full of obvious gags, theyve instead crafted a riveting character study about a man whos so charismatic, naturally funny and larger than life that even clever dick jokes pale in comparison to the gold nuggets that fly out of his big mouth in rapid succession.As respectful as the film is of Weiner, its not interested in lionizing him or glossing over the royal mess he made of his legacy. ( Read More )

Steve Davis

Directors Kriegman and Steinberg have assembled a remarkable, one of a kind look at human foible in the context of American politics in Weiner. ( Read More )

The film doesnt even bother with Weiners upbringing, and his life basically begins as hes shown to be a firebrand in congress, giving Democrats the fiery voice they lack. ( Read More )