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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. ShaunM.
    May 8, 2005
    10
    Wonderful moving film of a little known creature in the no-wave scene.
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  2. KristinV.
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    I was intrigued with this movie after hearing it won Best Documentary at the Berlin Festival. I was so glad i heard about it through that - because it truely is a work of art. Director Andrew Horn was able to show the life of a rising musician who unfortunatly lost his life at an early age. However Horn shows through the documentary how nomi lived his life to the fullest, and made his place in the world and how NYC was the best place for Nomi to be in! I loved the documentary! Leading a unique life made this a unique documentary! 2 thumbs up!! Expand
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  3. AlexE.
    Jun 7, 2005
    9
    This film sparkles and pops with electricity. Horn uses Nomi's own devices to great effect--Primarily building a dramatic and superficial edifice with no doors or windows to look inside. Both audiences are lost in their own awe.
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  4. DanyJ.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    This movie is the best time capsule of the late 70's - early 80's downtown New York club scene - and an affectionate look at one of the neighborhood's most visible kooks. I think it's brilliant.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Reviewed by: Andrea Gronvall
    70
    Andrew Horn, writer of "East Side Story," directs, stylishly.
  2. Reviewed by: Leslie Felperin
    80
    An absorbing homage to obscure but fascinating late '70s-early '80s German stage artiste Klaus Nomi.
  3. 80
    Made with considerable wit and style, Horn's thoughtful celebration of the era and its most uncanny diva could function as the show's ("East Village USA") supplement.