Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Dec 13, 2012
    90
    This heartfelt documentary is also, more subtly, a tribute to the squadron of caregivers that has enabled Mr. Becker not only to survive for an extraordinarily long time but also to continue to compose music, using virtually the only part of him that still moves, his eyes.
  2. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Joshua Rothkopf
    Dec 11, 2012
    80
    Inspiring heartbreaker of a documentary.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Parkinson
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    An intense, emotional ride. Uplifting and inspiring.
  4. Total Film
    Reviewed by: Paul Bradshaw
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    Vile's moving documentary can't go wrong with such an inspiring, funny and genuinely nice guy taking the spotlight he deserves.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: John DeFore
    Dec 14, 2012
    70
    Becker is now completely paralyzed, unable even to speak. But Vile keeps him almost entirely offscreen until the last thirty minutes, preferring to introduce him as he once was: Uncommonly positive and single-minded in his obsession with the electric guitar.
  6. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michelle Orange
    Dec 11, 2012
    70
    Expertly measured, emotional look at the life of a guitar prodigy cut down by ALS.
  7. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Farran Smith Nehme
    Dec 13, 2012
    63
    Oddly, though, for a film so dedicated to celebrating what he can still accomplish, his early performing career gets a lot more emphasis than the music still being composed. And that's a pity, because what little we hear is entrancing.
  8. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    Dec 10, 2012
    63
    The film is an unremarkable exercise in craft dedicated to a thoroughly remarkable artist – the tale is sublime, the telling only serviceable.
  9. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Peter Bradshaw
    Dec 10, 2012
    60
    This film is justifiably celebratory and respectful, and it reaches out beyond the rock fanbase.
  10. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Drew Hunt
    Dec 10, 2012
    50
    Jesse Vile's film, despite its best intentions, is merely a serviceable extension of his own fandom.

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