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  • Starring: Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, Tom Herman
  • Summary: Acclaimed documentary team Chris Hegedus, D A Pennebaker and newcomer Jehane Noujaim take a behind-the-scenes look at the volatile start-up phenomenon, chronicling the turbulent development of govWorks.com, an award-winning Internet site that facilitates interaction between local government, citizens and businesses. (Artisan Entertainment)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    100
    The film ends with a surprisingly upbeat coda. But Startup.com leaves us with a sense that our heroes' idealism will be forever lost.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Judith Lewis
    80
    Startup.com goes from being a mildly interesting true story to a ripping good train wreck in the making.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Jeff Stark
    80
    A story about risk, about hubris, about youth, about the old way and the new way, and about what happens when you trade everything for something that really isn't there.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    The story of the business is historically interesting, but the story of a friendship tested to the breaking point is timeless.

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