What We Do Is Secret
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Metascore
54 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics What's this?

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: This captivating story captures the explosive and tumultuous life of Darby Crash, the seminal singer and songwriter of The Germs. Driven by drugs, music, and rebellion, The Germs became a vehicle that virtually launched punk rock in the United States. (Vision Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    80
    These actors and many more make What We Do Is Secret an absolute blast to watch and they do an undeniably perfect job of recreating this notorious scene.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Phil Gallo
    80
    Actor Shane West and writer-director Rodger Grossman have a clear, unwavering perspective on Crash that should entice curiosity seekers and old punks.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    58
    The movie is exciting at times, moving at times, and watchable throughout, but fans of The Germs and L.A. punk may start to pine for what's missing around the time Michele Hicks shows up.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Nick Pinkerton
    20
    The worst kind of bastard adaptation, Secret subtracts without adding.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. JW.W.
    10
    I recommend the film for both nostalgic and young audiences alike to sneak a peek into the rise of hardcore punk in LA. "Fast forward 29 years. Crash, the infamous Germs singer, has been dead longer than he ever lived, but his mystique lives on in a new movie by Rodger Grossman" --Denise Hamilton… Expand
  2. CandaceT.
    10
    this film stays so true to the story and really makes the audiance feel like they are apart of the circle too. Shane West does a hands down amazing job as Darby… Expand
  3. MariaL.
    10
    Awesome Movie!! Must See. I felt like I was there during the origins of punk rock!! Shane West is hot.
  4. GP
    8
    It's refreshing to see a movie that accurately depicts the punk scene. Also, Shane West's performance is superb!

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