while Mariem Perez Riera's feature doesn't reinvent the celebrity documentary, it does leave you with an indelible impression of the radiant Rita Moreno and demonstrates why she is an influential and remarkable person
this archive-rich bio is a candid sit-down with a national treasure; The film might be conventionally structured, but the singular ebullience and warmth of its resilient subject make it highly entertaining
Riera, knows a good subject when she sees it and wisely allows Moreno to stay in the spotlight; she's not only incredibly open about her life and experiences, good and bad, but also has a talent for relating these stories with witty and engaging charm
an illuminating, peppy, and reverent documentary; this charming documentary is more than an IMDb-scroll come to life, avoiding the usual pitfalls of generic biopics thanks in no small part to Rita Moreno's surprising candor and vulnerability
"Rita Moreno" is a feel-good documentary about a life well lived that is worth the time to watch; this one is just so honest, so forthcoming, and so remarkably detailed. Riera has perfectly captured an American icon at the moment we need her the most