Fresh
Compelling and cogent ...
Diana Clarke, Village Voice
Pump
Under this hood is the solution to our oil adddiction... but someone wants to keep it a secret.
2014 · 1h 28m · PG
Documentary
Directed by
Josh Tickell
,
Rebecca Harrell
Overview
A documentary about the history of American dependence on oil.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Fresh
"Pump" is fascinating at times, although the quick cutting and constant music take away from some engrossing moments.
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
Fresh
As far as documentaries go, the film is exhaustively researched, interviewed and documented.
Martin Tsai, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
As filmmaking, "Pump" sometimes resembles a Super Bowl commercial.
Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times
Fresh
"Pump" is quite entertaining, drawing together colorful archival footage, interviewed experts and ordinary folk ... in a lively, professional package.
Dennis Harvey, Variety
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