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U.S. vs. John Lennon, The (2006) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give U.S. vs. John Lennon, The (2006) a score of 2.8130 out of 4

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Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)

This movie is both sad and inspiring. It offers proof that Lennon's wit and art are everlasting. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)

Frank's Reel Reviews

In an early '70s United States there was a controversial war being waged by our Nation's government. While the Viet Nam conflict was grabbing all the headlines, the Nixon administration was preoccupied with a paranoiac battle against the dissenting views ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Frank's Reel Reviews

Nolan's Pop Culture Review (Michael A. Smith)

...though I was familiar with the songs, I never really understood the message. I do now. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Nolan's Pop Culture Review (Michael A. Smith)

The Arizona Republic

For people of a certain age, John Lennon is more icon than entertainer, a frozen memory of an ex-Beatle who died too young. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at The Arizona Republic

Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

If you consider yourself a Beatles fan, don't miss "The U.S. vs. John Lennon." This vivid documentary tells the ballad of the outspoken Lennon and his battle to stay in America and gain his green card. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)

Co-directors and writers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld aim to bring his spirit back to us and, in that, they succeed. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)

Christian Science Monitor (M. K. Terrell)

This fascinating documentary shows how far government will go to throttle opposition, but also how, sometimes, you can fight the establishment and win. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Christian Science Monitor (M. K. Terrell)

Entertainment Weekly

The U.S. vs. John Lennon is the easy-listening version of a firebrand documentary; nothing in it is as incendiary as its title. In 1971, after he appeared at the rally to free imprisoned White Panther Party leader John Sinclair in Ann Arbor, Mich. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Entertainment Weekly

Filmjerk.com (Brian Orndorf)

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Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)

Probably should be seen as an addendum to a much larger story of turmoil in the U.S., but it does have something that elevates a now-familiar story of protest and dissent: plenty of footage of Lennon and lots of Lennon's music. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)

EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)

Due to Yoko Ono's initiative, docu may be too celebratory and narrowly focused for those wanting to see a critical film of the celeb musician but its conspiracy thesis feels relevant for our times, and Lennon's music, though out of sequence, is great. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)

Oregonian (Shawn Levy)

Lennon's story is so remarkable and the footage assembled here so fresh and fascinating that the film engrosses despite its formal failings. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Oregonian (Shawn Levy)

The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)

Some documentaries are investigative, using new research to uncover hidden truths. Others serve as news digests, simply compiling facts that are already out there. "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" falls under the latter category. Produced by VH1, it has a ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Dixie Chicks' difficulties pale in comparison with John Lennon's. The man quoted (incorrectly) as saying the Beatles were more popular than Jesus caused an international uproar thereby. ...read the complete U.S. vs. John Lennon movie review at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

FirstShowing.net (Barry Wurst)

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