Rotten
It becomes quite tedious and the hour that it lasts seems at least an hour and a half.
Mordaunt Hall, New York Times
Man with a Movie Camera
The Greatest Documentary Ever Made
1929 · 1h 8m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Dziga Vertov
Overview
A cameraman wanders around with a camera slung over his shoulder, documenting urban life with dazzling inventiveness.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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98%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The film remains a fascinating souvenir, though its flourishes are now fairly familiar.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
A truly radical and liberating work.
Time Out
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