the documentary is intended as an exploration of the pop star's current struggle to escape the conservatorship, run by her father, that controls her life. On the way there, though, there's no side of Spears' story too uncomfortable or personal to depict
thanks to Erin Lee Carr's personal touch, however, "Britney vs. Spears" makes a strong case for itself as a moving examination of all the ways so many have failed her
Netflix doc is schlocky, trashy and deeply uncomfortable; Certainly not in the pop star's best interests, this disturbing film gives redemption stories to controversial figures from Britney's past. Nothing about this feels right
"Britney vs. Spears" feels like a movie not searching for scandal but a genuine desire to help, to say something to Spears, to remind us why we love her and how we failed her
"Britney vs Spears" is irresponsible, boring and a waste of everyone's time; Netflix film features more hypocritical finger-wagging over the past and revelations that only raise more questions
by Michael Cragg [The Guardian ]
