Barbecue

2017

1h 42m

Documentary

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86%

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7 Reviews

50%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

The rituals, stories and traditions surrounding the process of cooking meat over an open flame are shared by numerous cultures around the world.

Eric Kohn

indieWire

The imagery speaks for itself, and grill masters from around the world will learn something they didn't know.

Rated: B-

Mar 14, 2017

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Sean L. Malin

Austin Chronicle

A picture with that rare combination of immense commercial possibility and humanistic vitality.

Mar 13, 2017

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Phil Guie

Film-Forward.com

The filmmakers could have attempted to crosscut between locations, which would have made for a more dynamic narrative, while still making the point that barbecue is loved universally.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 11, 2019

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Jonathan Beecher Field

Decider

In these divisive times, a film that reminds us of what we have in common is a welcome addition to the queue.

Apr 13, 2018

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

It's ethnographic filmmaking with a culinary twist, both informative and enticing.

Jan 24, 2018

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Blake Howard

Graffiti With Punctuation

"Barbecue" isn't asking the big questions, but through the haze of sizzling meat, its subjects provide the big answers.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 6, 2017

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Audience Member

The host were beyond annoying to watch. One of the "host" did nothing but give bitchy faces and look awkward throughout the show. Also, it was unclear what the contestants were being judged on. Was it the taste, the presentation, or the fact that they had to cook whatever they were asked without any knowledge of the dish itself. Also, you'd think the tasters and host would be a little more engaged and excited about tasting food. All I saw were rude face expressions and negativity.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Great insight into the varied communal ways in which BBQ is enjoyed across the globe. The filmmakers stay out of the way and let the story tell itself from the mouths of regular folks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

Disappointed they didn't include Australian indigenous way of cooking BBQ like they did for most other countries otherwise it was great

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Very high filming quality and insights into the diverse cultures of the world.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

absolutely AMAZING. oNE OF THE MOST UPLIFTING PIECES OF FILM MAKING I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF VIEWING. cannot RECOMMEND "bARBECUE" HIGHLY ENOUGH.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

I thought I would learn something but it just same stuff people blabbing about how BBQ is bringing people together...no shit so does pizza or any type of food. some where even BBQing on an electric BBQ or throwaways... maybe I just had a different expectation on what it would be

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Matthew Salleh

Director

Daniel Joyce

Producer

Matthew Salleh

Cinematographer

Matthew Salleh

Film Editing

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Synopsis

The rituals, stories and traditions surrounding the process of cooking meat over an open flame are shared by numerous cultures around the world.

Director: Matthew Salleh
Producer: Daniel Joyce
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m

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