Never Apologize

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Never Apologize

2007

1h 51m

Documentary

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The life and career of award-winning director, critic, essayist and anarchist, Lindsay Anderson.

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Essentially a stage production of Malcolm Macdowell musing over his departed friend, and brit director Lindsey Anderson. Macdowell makes for an engaging raconteur, but only for Anderson fans.

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Dave Calhoun

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

McDowell's affectionate, mischievous impersonations and clips from Anderson's body of work make for an easy couple of hours.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 5, 2008

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Martin Hoyle

Financial Times

An uncinematic form, perhaps, but of absorbing interest to cinema-lovers.

Sep 5, 2008

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Kevin Harley

Total Film

His account of Anderson's demise moves, but by then, this arch-raconteur's bluster may have sand-papered your patience.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 5, 2008

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Tim Evans

Sky Cinema

Affectionate, mischievous and informative, it's a rewarding insight into one of Britain's largely forgotten celluloid heroes.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2008

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Steve Watson

Film4

For anyone interested in the life and work of Lindsay Anderson, however, and indeed the British New Wave more generally, Never Apologize is an illuminating piece of film.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2008

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Not a bad way to kill an afternoon. While this is probably more enticing if you've seen more than a couple of Anderson's films, this isn't bad. Malcolm McDowell gives some fun and interesting stories, worth a couple of laughs.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Good fun to be had with legendary actor Malcolm McDowell as he revisits past memories with legendary director Lindsay Anderson.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

What a great way to host a homage to one of Britain's best directors! A compelling and comic performance by Malcom McDowell and such a unique approach to documentary film-making with Malcom's stand-up routine. This film offers a fascinating insight into the world of cinema in the early 1960's..

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Want to know what a great raconteur sounds like? Watch this film, consisting entirely of Malcolm McDowell telling stories about his mentor, Lindsay Anderson. Other characters appearing include Rachel Roberts, John Gielgud, and Alan Bates. I wish I had seen this live. At times hilarious, at times moving. Recommended even if you don't know Anderson's work.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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I'd be hesitant to call this cinematic as it's essentially just a filmed talk from Malcolm McDowell about Lindsey Anderson but it is gripping, charming, witty and moving. Recommended, especially for those who loved 'If...' and 'O Lucky Man!'.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Fascinating stage show by Malcolm McDowell.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Peter Crane

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Synopsis

The life and career of award-winning director, critic, essayist and anarchist, Lindsay Anderson.

Director: Mike Kaplan
Producer: Peter Crane, Mike Kaplan
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2011
Runtime: 1h 51m

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