Scratch
Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    91
    Among the film's highlights are an interview with Grand Wizard Theodore, who is generally uncontested in his claim to have invented the idea of scratching vinyl.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    90
    Simultaneously hilarious and deeply informative thanks to the vibrant personalities at its center.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    Highly entertaining and encouraging documentary.
  4. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Gregory Weinkauf
    90
    The miracle here is not so much that Pray captures the DJs in peak form, but that he comprehensively captures SO MANY of them.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    89
    So upbeat it might as well arrive on a sunbeam.
  6. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    88
    Scratch will make even the uninitiated believe in the joy and propulsive power of hip-hop.
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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. FrancisR.
    10
    This movie is perfect to learn about the history and background of one of the elements of Hip-Hop...DJ. This really is enjoying to the audience like myself. Please watch it. With interviews with one of the biggest DJs in the world like DJ Qbert, Mix Master Mike, X-Ecutioners and many more makes this movie the best Hip-Hop documentary around!… Full Review »
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