Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
Screamers
Screamers Image
See the trailer
Metascore
55 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: This documentary feature examines why genocides keep occurring -- from the Armenian genocide in 1915, to the Holocaust, Bosnia, Rwanda and now Darfur -- through the eyes and music of the Grammy award-winning rock band "System of a Down," based in Los Angeles, whose members are all grandchildren of genocide survivors. (Maya Releasing)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    75
    Fans are, obviously, most likely to appreciate the concert footage that's woven throughout the film. But the most powerful moments come offstage, when we see young audience members burn with the fresh outrage of the newly enlightened.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Richard James Havis
    60
    A committed piece of agit-prop, which benefits from the passion of its protagonists. Followers of the band will need no introduction to the subject matter, which is referenced in their musical repertoire. The film also should play well with those interested in liberal causes.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    12
    Screamers, one of the most bizarre documentaries you'll ever not see.

See all 15 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. GerryB.
    10
    Everyone needs to see this eye-opening film. Genocide can and must be stopped. We can see how history repeats itself...from the Armenian Genocide to Darfur. We must be Screamers!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. GregK.
    9
    An important topic for a documentary, but not a Rockumentary. While I suppose that this is an effective vehicle for reaching System of a Down fans, it is so colloquial that is fails to build necessary bridges to a MAINSTREAM audience. The incessant use of the F-bomb make the film not family friendly and not Christian friendly. The juvenalian style makes it unappealing for grown-ups. The Leftist slant will make it hard to digest for political moderates and conservatives (which should be the greatest natural allies of the Genocide Recognition cause). And finally, the movie has to focus on GENOCIDE, not System of a Down. Had the move edit been down slightly differently, the film would have been a smash hit, appealing to everyone, offending no one (except perhaps the Turkish government), promoting the band, and ringing up box office sales. Almost, but not quite. I rate this one a 9 (which is being charitable).… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

Trailers