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  • 2016
  • R
  • Drafthouse Films
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2016
  • R
  • Drafthouse Films
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary Under the enigmatic direction of drummer, pianist, composer, and producer Yoshiki, X Japan has sold over 30 million singles and albums combined — captivating such a wide range of admirers as Sir George Martin, KISS, Stan Lee, and even the Japanese Emperor — and pioneered a spectacle-driven style of visual rock, creating a one-­of­-a-kind...

Directed By: Stephen Kijak

  • 2016
  • R
  • Drafthouse Films
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2016
  • R
  • Drafthouse Films
  • 1 h 33 m

We Are X

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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Summary Under the enigmatic direction of drummer, pianist, composer, and producer Yoshiki, X Japan has sold over 30 million singles and albums combined — captivating such a wide range of admirers as Sir George Martin, KISS, Stan Lee, and even the Japanese Emperor — and pioneered a spectacle-driven style of visual rock, creating a one-­of­-a-kind...

Directed By: Stephen Kijak

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90
Nov 3, 2016
[A] fascinating and assured documentary.
By Andy Webster FULL REVIEW
78
Oct 26, 2016
I was unfamiliar with X Japan (as they’re known outside of their home country) but after watching this thrilling documentary I’m a rock solid fan, scouring eBay for old concert T-shirts. As Gene Simmons notes, “If X had been born in America, they might have been the biggest band in the world.”
By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW

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70
Oct 20, 2016
Director Kijak deserves credit for constructing an engaging narrative that will have the uninitiated crossing their arms in an X in solidarity by the end.
By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW
60
Feb 27, 2017
The absolute seriousness with which the band regard themselves – particularly drummer-songwriter Yoshiki, who’s so famous that Stan Lee turned him into a superhero – is never questioned by Kijak, resulting in a fitfully enjoyable but rather pompous fan film.
By Tom Huddleston FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 2, 2016
Whether or not the movie turns you into X-philes, Yoshiki is hard to shake.
By Joe Dziemianowicz FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 2, 2016
Die-hard X Japan fans may enjoy seeing Yoshiki talk about his past, but everyone else will leave We Are X wondering who X Japan is.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
40
Mar 9, 2017
A documentary that poses more questions that it answers can intrigue and beguile but there are vast areas in We Are X left crying out for further exploration.
By Matthew Anderson FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Passion Pictures, Prettybird
Release Date Oct 21, 2016
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline The Death and Life of X Japan
Website http://www.wearexfilm.com/
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Awards

Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Shanghai International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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