Derailroaded
  • Release Date: Nov 3, 2005
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57 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: In this shocking and sensitive 86-minute journey through the thunderstorms of the mind of paranoid-schizophrenic Larry "Wild Man" Fischer, we follow his discordant encounters in the music business. You will be moved, amazed, repelled, and ultimately come to know what it is like to be profoundly derailroaded. (Ubin Twinz Productions)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
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  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: KJ Doughton
    90
    Do we really want to live in a world void of "Wild Man" Fischers, and all their unique forms of creative expression? Savor the fascinating, thought-provoking Derailroaded, and you be the judge.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    75
    You don't have to be crazy to sing like Larry "Wild Man" Fischer -- subject of Josh Rubin's reverential documentary Derailroaded -- but it helps.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    60
    As discomfortingly fascinating as listening to a couple's heated argument at a table near yours in a restaurant.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    60
    Larry (Wild Man) Fischer, the psychotic songwriter and performer (found to be both paranoid-schizophrenic and bipolar) is sympathetically profiled in Josh Rubin's documentary.

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  1. JamesD.
    10
    I saw this film in Jacksonville and fell in love with it. Rubin does a great job with Larry and the entire genre of outsider music. In a movie about exploiting a rocker, Rubin does a wonderful job of not doing so (exploiting Larry). I recommend this film to anyone who appreciates art and the artist. Go see it!… Expand
  2. jackb.
    10
    I saw Derailroaded in Austin. It made me laugh,cry, and think,as it gave the audience a small look at the love hate relationships Larry had with friends, himself, and life in general . Was Derailroaded the last exploitaton of Larry Fischer.Or 86 minutes of affirmaton that his creativity was noticed and important to the entertainment world? I think the latter.… Expand

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