Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

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Released Jul 16, 2021

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It's not where you go. It's what you leave behind.... Chef, writer, adventurer, provocateur: Anthony Bourdain lived his life unabashedly. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom, Won't You Be My Neighbor?), this unflinching look at Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

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Critics Consensus

An emotionally raw and respectful portrait of Anthony Bourdain, Roadrunner marks another unflinchingly honest documentary from director Morgan Neville.

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An essential watch for Anthony Bourdain fans, this documentary takes a tough but fair look at his life -- and some of the many lives he affected.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

The film-makers have done a terrific job here trawling through episodes, stitching together footage to create a portrait of a man who went out in the world with open eyes, hungry for encounters and meaning.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2022

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David Fear

Rolling Stone

The movie wants to celebrate the life of someone who left his mark. It also hopes to explore the gap between those two poles. That it only comes mildly close to succeeding in the latter respect doesn't detract from the sheer pleasure of his company.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 2, 2021

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

"I want to make a film about why he was who he was"... For the next two hours, Roadrunner seems to dodge all the parts of its subject's life that might offer concrete answers to Neville's question.

Jul 26, 2021

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Mark R. Leeper

Mark Leeper's Reviews

This seems to be the year for documentaries about celebrity chefs, with ROADRUNNER released at the same time as WOLFGANG. However, Bourdain has a natural feeling for the obnoxious and while we can compare the two, Bourdain's manner defeats his style.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 16, 2022

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Marcelo Stiletano

La Nación (Argentina)

As attractive, captivating, and pendulous as its subject, Roadrunner immerses itself in turbulent waters. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/4

Aug 26, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Roadrunner” doesn’t try to rewrite the man or soften his jagged edges. In many ways it attempts to make sense of his mystique while also shedding light on the person himself who inspired millions to live their lives to the fullest...

Rated: 4/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Jason M

This is an awesome movie that everyone should see!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/21

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Robert

Tony had so many friends and admirers, but in the end none were able to truly understand the demons inside. Its often the case with genius minds and the most creative among us. Sad but true. Look past the self-destructive elements for a life full of interest and worth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/21

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Robert

Personally liked it a lot!!! Well done biography with lots of recent footage, as he is hard to forget... Respectfully done with lots of his close friends and lovers. Great insight to his psyche and thoughts, along with his everyday life over the years. Definitely recommend!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/21

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AMY C

Amazingly well done go see it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/21

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Facebook U

A thought provoking film about an inspiring man.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/21

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Julia

I gave it a 3.5. Well done documentary, but we all know the ending. It is so depressing at the end that you leave with a low disturbed feeling. That is not the feeling i want to leave with. Perhaps that is what they wanted? Just a warning for all of those happy go lucky movie goers.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/21

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Synopsis

It's not where you go. It's what you leave behind.... Chef, writer, adventurer, provocateur: Anthony Bourdain lived his life unabashedly. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom, Won't You Be My Neighbor?), this unflinching look at Bourdain reverberates with his presence, in his own voice and in the way he indelibly impacted the world around him.

Director: Morgan Neville
Producer: Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: CNN Films, Tremolo Productions, HBO Max
Rating: R (Language Throughout)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 16, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.2M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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