Side by Side
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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

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  1. Apemonkey666
    Sep 11, 2012
    8
    I was already convinced that digital is the way to go for feature film acquisition but it's fun to see the industry professionals have their say. It's clear that it takes talented and tech-savvy people like David Fincher, James Cameron, George Lucas and Robert Rodriguez to use it efficiently and not succumb to sloppy filmmaking just coz digital makes it 'easier'. Film still has some value as an acquisition medium but the whole post chain is already digital anyway. An recommended viewing for people who want a clear but not overly technical update on the film vs digital battle. Interviews done by Keanu Reeves.… Expand
  2. cameronmorewood
    Nov 7, 2012
    9
    An informative documentary that is interesting because so many prominent movie makes give their two cents on the subject.
  3. madams
    Apr 16, 2013
    8
    A very interesting, eye-opening documentary. If you care anything about the process of making feature films I highly suggest this documentary. Great interviews with great filmmakers.

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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Total Film
    Reviewed by: Simon Kinnear
    Jan 21, 2013
    80
    With film labs closing down and new formats springing up all the time, this is a timely stock-take of 21st Century cinema.
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  2. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    Sep 27, 2012
    80
    It's this simple: If you like movies, you need to see Side by Side.
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  3. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Vadim Rizov
    Sep 11, 2012
    50
    An industry that's lost 90% of its silent films and which has consistently demonstrated - montage lip-service aside - a staggering lack of interest in its own history can hardly be trusted to transfer films from format to format and keep them intact, let alone in good shape.
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