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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. MB
    Jul 30, 2004
    8
    Not nearly as good as Monterey Pop, or Woodstock, but, the film is enjoyable, as much for the "event", as the performances. When was the last time you thought of Ian & Sylvia. I thought it was a bit too much train/track/scenery footage, and could've used another couple performances. It's very like FESTIVAL-ISLE OF WIGHT. but, not as good. However, I highly recommend this, and am sure it's better then 100% of the stuff that's out, today.… Expand
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  2. DianneH.
    Feb 26, 2005
    9
    What a great show! It was wonderful to go back in time. I felt like I was really there.
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  3. S
    Aug 27, 2004
    6
    Not sure why the critics are raving about this film. I'm actually old enough to remember the event, and love the music and the period. Yes, it's a nostalgia trip, and yes, some of the music is memorable and there are fun bar-car scenes. But I found the film curiously devoid of energy and very slow-paced. The main redeeming feature - Janis Joplin's performances. She is incendiary, and seems to almost explode off the screen and into the theatre. What a tragic loss her early death was.… Expand
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  4. MichaelL.
    Feb 13, 2005
    10
    I loved this walk into the past. Seeing Janis, Jerry and Pigpen was like spending time with old friends. When it was over all I could do was "CRY BABY."
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Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
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  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    100
    Rich with wonderful music and images.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Richard James Havis
    100
    Festival Express should rightfully take its place in rock history as one of the great performance films of all time.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Joel Selvin
    100
    Must-see cinema for any serious rock fan.
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