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Overwhelming dislike- based on 363 Ratings

  • Starring: Justin Bieber
  • Summary: "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" is the inspiring true story and rare inside look at the rise of Justin from street performer in the small town of Stratford, Ontario to internet phenomenon to global super star culminating with a dream sold out show at the famed Madison Square Garden in 3-D. (Paramount Pictures) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    Feb 9, 2011
    83
    If this is what it sounds like when a new millennium goes pop, I'll take it.
  2. 80
    This sensationally engineered promo film makes Justin Bieber look like a true force of nature.
  3. Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    Feb 10, 2011
    60
    Bieber's world - at least as edited for mass consumption - is a refreshingly wholesome universe, where a young superstar is good-natured and grateful, says grace before every meal, and spends all his free time on the tour bus tweeting. He also likes to hug, a lot.
  4. Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Feb 11, 2011
    38
    The film slowly builds up to Justin's first appearance at Madison Square Garden, where his show sold out in 22 minutes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 129
  2. Negative: 96 out of 129
  1. 10
    Enjoyed watching this movie with the whole family. I am suprised at the very low rating. We thought it was very interesting to see how far this kid has come in the last couple years. He sold out Madison Gardens in 22 minutes. Expand
  2. 8
    The movie was entertaining and it was interesting learning that Bieber has been playing the drums, guitars, and singing since he was a toddler. He's a musical prodigy even if his music is just pop. Expand
  3. Gosh, the overwhelming dislike! Justin Bieber is certainly the target of hate to the people, but "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" is a movie that actually presents how hard he works to become a star (not to mention the dumbass staff members who say they want to help Justin and give him tons of **** to do). Expand
  4. Worst movie I've EVER watched. Seriously pay me $500 and I won't watch this garbage. Its about a 16 year old kid (he's 18 now but he was 16 in the movie) with no talent that makes songs that makes me want to tear my ears apart. This movie was scarier then a horror movie with bieber's singing. I'm glad the user rating is 1.6 it gives me hope in the human race. Expand

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