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Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

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Alan Ladd Jr. oversees production of some of the most popular movies of all time, including "Star Wars," "Alien," "Blade Runner," "Police Academy" and "Braveheart."
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Andrew Pulver Guardian An illuminating, affecting piece of work. Rated: 3/5 Apr 22, 2021 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Ventana Indiscreta If you consider yourself a movie buff, or even a fan of some of the most famous blockbusters in Hollywood history, this documentary is worth a look. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 May 29, 2021 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Warm and affectionate, and packed with terrific stories about the industry. Rated: 4/5 May 7, 2021 Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review Laddie is a fantastic trip through one of the most vital, dynamic and versatile times in the movie business. Rated: 3.5/4 May 5, 2021 Full Review Josiah Teal Film Threat Boasting interviews from the filmmaking elite such as George Lucas, Mel Brooks, Ridley Scott, and countless more, the documentary is a love letter to cinema told by those who make it. Rated: 8.5/10 Apr 30, 2021 Full Review Martin Unsworth Starburst The documentary is as much about the film industry of the seventies as it is about Laddie, which we're sure he would appreciate greatly. However, his importance to the world of genre cinema can't be understated. Rated: 5/5 Apr 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member If there is one thing I didn't like in this documentary its a short sequence at the start of the film where many people all dressed in Star Wars cosplay are all asked if they have heard of Alan Ladd Jr, they all reply ‘no' Which drove me nuts. Why did it drive me nuts? Well because all die hard Star Wars fans should know who Alan Ladd Jr, is. Without Alan, there likely would be no Star Wars, and there certainly wouldnt have been Star Wars at the time we got it, i =n the wat we got it. But hey, other than that small sequence, this documentary was a gem! An absolute gem. If you are a fan of movies (and aren't we all) then you'll have a big smile on your face with this documentary, and if you are also interested in the background to some of your favourite films, then do check this out as you'll uncover some gem stories. My personal favourite is the story about how the idea for Police Academy came around. Pure genius Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member It's a really nice documentary. Made by Ladd's daughter it often feels more like a love letter to someone she's seeking approval from rather than a detailed documentary. But upon further thought, that's okay. Part of me wants to believe that someone that successful couldn't get that way w/o being a bit of a tyrant. But that's perhaps more due to being conditioned by Hollywood story-telling. Maybe Mr. Ladd is everything people in the documentary say he is...Incredibly smart and incredibly soft-spoken. I was left puzzling why Warner Bros. wouldn't renew his deal when he'd provided hits there but then again, maybe digging too deeply isn't the purpose of this documentary. It's incredibly entertaining and if it winds up serving as his epitaph (beyond the many wonderful movies he helped make happen) that's not a bad thing at all. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Alan Ladd Jr. oversees production of some of the most popular movies of all time, including "Star Wars," "Alien," "Blade Runner," "Police Academy" and "Braveheart."
Director
Amanda Ladd Jones
Producer
Rich Buhrman, Amanda Ladd Jones, Natasha Klibansky
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2019
Runtime
1h 23m
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