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  • 2000
  • R
  • Trimark Video
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • Trimark Video
  • 1 h 47 m

Summary The story of Abbie Hoffman, one of the "Chicago Seven."

Directed By: Robert Greenwald

Written By: Anita Hoffman, Abbie Hoffman, Marty Jezer, Bruce Graham

  • 2000
  • R
  • Trimark Video
  • 1 h 47 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • Trimark Video
  • 1 h 47 m

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Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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Summary The story of Abbie Hoffman, one of the "Chicago Seven."

Directed By: Robert Greenwald

Written By: Anita Hoffman, Abbie Hoffman, Marty Jezer, Bruce Graham

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
36
23% Positive
6 Reviews
46% Mixed
12 Reviews
31% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
36
23% Positive
6 Reviews
46% Mixed
12 Reviews
31% Negative
8 Reviews

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75
Provides an untidy and frustrating but never boring look at his life and times.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
63
Feels more like a music video than a serious look back at a time, a place and a very smart, funny and unconventional man.
By John Petrakis FULL REVIEW
50
There might have been a better, more involving method of telling Hoffman's story, but it is expressed with a firm sense of commitment to accuracy and authenticity.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
50
Vincent D'Onofrio does capture Hoffman's charisma and nuttiness - and he's the only reason to resist the temptation to skip this exasperating movie.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
40
Likable but muddled screen biography.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
25
This superficial treatment makes so many dubious decisions - oversimplifying issues, for instance, so there'll be more time for high-flying emotion - that 1960s veterans may be moved to protest rather than praise.
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
10
Misshapen and obfuscating biopic.
By Jonathan Rosenbaum FULL REVIEW

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75% Mixed
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25% Negative
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Production Company Ardent Films, Greenlight Productions, Lakeshore International, Robert Greenwald Productions
Release Date Aug 18, 2000
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating R
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Awards

Political Film Society, USA
• 2 Nominations

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