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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 37 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 37 m

Summary Drew: The Man Behind The Poster is a feature-length documentary highlighting the career of artist and illustrator Drew Struzan, whose most popular works include the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Star Wars trilogy posters.

Directed By: Erik Sharkey

Written By: Greg Boas, Charles Ricciardi, Jeff Yorkes, Erik Sharkey

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 37 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 37 m

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
59
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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Summary Drew: The Man Behind The Poster is a feature-length documentary highlighting the career of artist and illustrator Drew Struzan, whose most popular works include the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Star Wars trilogy posters.

Directed By: Erik Sharkey

Written By: Greg Boas, Charles Ricciardi, Jeff Yorkes, Erik Sharkey

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
59
29% Positive
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71% Mixed
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
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71% Mixed
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0% Negative
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75
Aug 14, 2013
Erik Sharkey’s documentary is far less adventurous than Struzan’s own creations, using a straightforward chronological structure and talking-head format to pay tribute to Struzan’s legendary output.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 18, 2013
The director commissioned Struzan to paint the one-sheet for his debut, “Sexina: Popstar P.I.,” and while this sophomore effort is no masterpiece, it’s far more deserving of Struzan’s talent.
By Peter Debruge FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 18, 2013
Although it offers some insight into his distinctive technique, it could have gone much further. But viewers will appreciate spending time with this cheerful, unassuming man, and will enjoy seeing the artist acknowledged by celebrities who owe him so much
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 16, 2013
A colorful account of the life and art of the recently retired Drew Struzan, whose amazing poster work from the 1970s onward still delights cineastes and casual observers.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 15, 2013
At length, the cheerleading...becomes a mildly taxing torrent. And Mr. Struzan, while an agreeable presence, is not an especially engrossing speaker. But then there is his artwork, an essential aid to the movies — and often their superior.
By Andy Webster FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 14, 2013
Despite its title, Drew: The Man Behind the Poster is not a documentary about movie poster artist Drew Struzan. Instead, Struzan's poster art is the film's real subject.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 14, 2013
There’s a context to Struzan—not just biographically, but culturally—and while Sharkey seems to understand that, his movie, ironically, doesn’t illustrate it particularly well.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

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14% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
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57% Positive
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29% Mixed
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14% Negative
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Production Company Torino Pictures, Hefty, Sharkey Productions
Release Date Aug 16, 2013
Duration 1 h 37 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.facebook.com/pages/Drew-The-Man-Behind-The-Poster/157595054337202
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Awards

Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Ridgewood Guild Film Festival, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Hollywood Film Awards
• 1 Nomination

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