New York Doll
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Metascore
72 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Starring: Arthur Kane, David Johansen
  • Summary: New York Doll is a film that captures one of those rare occasions where life is not only stranger, but better than fiction. This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of Arthur "Killer" Kane to reunite with his bandmates. (First Independent Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    88
    This might be the only documentary that will appeal to punks and Mormons alike.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    80
    Though it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    80
    Overall, Whitely's debut film may just fill you with an unexpectedly deep elation.
  4. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    60
    Overall, New York Doll is an affectionate (occasionally too much so) look at Arthur Kane.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. KurtW.
    10
    Timing is everything. A moving true story about decadence, humility, redemption, and reconciliation. You can't script a story like this one because it is absolutely real. Do not miss this film.… Expand
  2. NancyW.
    10
    Truth is stranger than fiction. Fame at a young age has come to many a musician, only to have drugs and alcohol take down the band. Not many get a 2nd chance for musical redemption. And many who got lost along the way never find their way. I was very touched by this documentary. I was a Dolls fan but never knew what became of them, other than the obvious David Johanssen. Rent this for sure!… Collapse
  3. TonyD.
    10
    It was awesome!!! It made me think about life and gave me a new perspective.
  4. ChristopherJ.
    7
    An interesting film, especially for the LDS community. I was excited to see how the faded rock star would react to a temporary resurrection of his old, gaudy culture. I wasn't blown away, but I was satisfied.… Expand

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