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Remembering Gene Wilder

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85% Tomatometer 41 Reviews 98% Audience Score 50+ Ratings This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers, to the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like Silver Streak. It is illustrated by a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before-seen home movies, narration from Wilder's audiobook memoir, and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators like Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Carol Kane. Remembering Gene Wilder shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director, and all-around mensch. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Remembering Gene Wilder presents an affectionate portrait of a brilliant artist that entertains even as it hews to standard documentary conventions.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) The actor behind those hit performances comes to the fore in this affectionate biography from director Ron Frank, which uses narration from the now-deceased actor and typically oversized storytelling from former collaborator Mel Brooks to reacquaint us. Jun 28, 2024 Full Review Mark Feeney Boston Globe “Remembering Gene Wilder,” which Ron Frank directed, is a somewhat unusual documentary, starting with the odd career arc it chronicles. The most unusual thing, and very much in a good way, is that Wilder serves as de facto narrator. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 23, 2024 Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle “Remembering Gene Wilder” is a pleasant retro journey for fans and an efficient introduction to a comic genius for cineasts who might not know his work. It could have been so much more. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 3, 2024 Full Review Ben Wasserman Film-Forward.com It’s not just that Gene Wilder starred in some of the best comedies ever made that made him such a beloved movie star. It’s that Wilder elevated his comedy persona into someone audiences from all walks of life could relate to, no matter the genre. Rated: B Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene I’d almost forgotten what a wonderful performer Gene Wilder was. But then I caught Ron Frank’s documentary “Remembering Gene Wilder” and it all came rushing back. Rated: B+ Jul 5, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Gene Wilder was by all accounts a lovely man, and Remembering Gene Wilder is a lovely tribute. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew B Gene Wilder was like no other. This movie taught me so much about the man and the actor. See it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review LEN interesting documentary about Gene Wilder and his personal and professional life.Well done and great interviews especially Mel Brooks! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Lisa Any Gene Wilder or Mel Brooks will love this movie. Must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/17/24 Full Review Patricia M A delightful and unique though too short documentary about a delightfully and unique man. Hearing so much of it in his own voice made it all the more magical. It left me wanting more. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Steven t While I did like this movie it felt like it was missing something. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Audience Member Phenomenal documentary on Gene Wilder. Covers all his greatest from beginning to end. Includes most if not all of his collaborations as well. An amazing look at an truly astounding life and career! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers, to the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like Silver Streak. It is illustrated by a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before-seen home movies, narration from Wilder's audiobook memoir, and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators like Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Carol Kane. Remembering Gene Wilder shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director, and all-around mensch.
Director
Ron Frank
Screenwriter
Glenn Kirschbaum
Distributor
Kino Lorber
Production Co
Health Point Productions
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 30, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$161.9K
Runtime
1h 32m
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