Down from the Mountain
Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    100
    It's the most uplifting movie of a numbing year -- a feel-good film full of songs about feeling god-awful.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
    90
    The music, it goes without saying, is great.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    90
    For fans of this kind of roots music, it was an event you would have given anything to attend. Down From the Mountain lets you do that and gives you terrific seats in the bargain.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    90
    If you have any affection at all for traditional American music, the movie itself -- is pretty close to heaven.

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  1. DougM.
    10
    I hadn't seen O Brother, and I wasn't a huge Bluegrass fan, and then I saw this concert movie (filmed **before** O Brother was released!) , and was converted for life. Some viewers will find it flat; others will have their socks knocked off.… Full Review »
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