with its dense assemblage of archival materials and candid talking heads, “Roadrunner” gets the job done, yielding a tough, infuriating tribute to Anthony Bourdain's ineffable genius and the tragic inclinations that came out of it
sad, emotionally messy and filled with remarkable footage; It's an intensely painful documentary, one closer to the center of a raw, thoroughly unhealed, and yet very public, wound than I think I've ever seen before
Morgan Neville's "Roadrunner" detailing Anthony Bourdain's life in an emotionally raw and powerful way; the film is an unflinching look at Bourdain and is not hesitant to explore facets of his life and personality, while also maintaining his humanity
it's Morgan Neville's impression of Bourdain as a time bomb existing in plain sight that allows Roadrunner to be more than a greatest-hits rundown of the man's life
it's a warts-and-all depiction. It's also funny, heartwarming, and absolutely devastating in its final moments; "Roadrunner" is the next best thing to having Anthony Bourdain back for two hours, which we would certainly all prefer
directed by Morgan Neville, the documentary, is an intimate and fascinating portrait of the beloved celebrity chef and television globe-trotter. It is also, inevitably, a spiritual investigation into why his life ended
at its best, it does what Bourdain's work did: "Roadrunner" makes you want to jump on a plane, discover a new place, a new culture, eat a great meal, and make a new friend. What could be more valuable?
"Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain" brilliantly studies a tragically flawed yet brilliant man; a documentary that seeks to unpack the man, both his positives and his negatives; it isn't easy to watch, even though it's often wildly entertaining
by Chuck Bowen [Slant Magazine ]
by Lorry Kikta [Film Threat ]
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