Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

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"Recommended by: moviewatcher122 Supported by: the giraffe"

Best movies of 2011 (35 movies items)

" This is a really interesting and surprisingly thorough documentary about how through great amounts of determination, skill, and good fortune one man turned his hobby/obsession into a world-wide phenomenon. The documentary never quite "blew me away" or anything. But it kept me 100% engaged and I struggle to imagine what could've been done better. --from Xanadon't's September Movie Journal (2012)"

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" A very touching and feel-good documentary of the guy behind Elmo."

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"0.9 Worse Than Listal Rating 0.9 Worse Than IMDb Rating -0.9 Different Than Average Rating A feel-good documentary about the man behind one of the most beloved Muppets. It's hard not to get caught up in the wonder of it all. Kevin Clash's childlike sense of wonder, which is completely embodied in his biggest creation, Elmo, is infectious. The man has now devoted his life to Sesame Street. You can tell how much he loves what he does and how much he's had to sacrifice to continue doing it. You c"

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"20.10 Amerikkalaista unelmaa tarjoillaan Being Elmossa niin siirappisella otteella, että heikompaa hirvittää. Elmo-muppetin takana olevan nukketaiteilijan elämä käydään lävitse alusta asti. Mies rakensi lapsena omia nukkeja, pääsi teininä Jim Hensonin oppiin ja televisio-ohjelmiin, ja on nykyään Sesame Streetin pääjehuja. Matkalla ei ole yhtään esteitä, eikä elokuva itsessään tee oikeasti mitään muuta kuin toimi glorifioituna diashowna arkistomateriaaleineen ja nyyhkypia"

September Movie Journal - Xanadon't (28 movies items)

" Watched this based on its high ratings from a couple of listal members whose opinions I've grown to trust. This is a really interesting and surprisingly thorough documentary about how through great amounts of determination, skill, and good fortune one man turned his hobby/obsession into a world-wide phenomenon. The documentary never quite "blew me away" or anything. But it kept me 100% engaged and I struggle to imagine what could've been done better. "

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"Deserves all the praise it gets and I was in the boat of, "All these outstanding reviews for a fucking Elmo documentary? Really!?" It wrecked my ass poignantly. UPDATE - Well this documentary has taken a big drastic turn of how I feel about it. fuck. "

Watched in 2012 (197 movies items)

" ▶ Watch the trailer. Story/Writing: ★★★★☆ Acting: N/A Visuals: ★★★ Soundtrack: ★★☆ Overall: ★★★★☆ "

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"A facsinating look into the mind behind one of the world's most recognizable characters. It is very interesting to see what goes into bringing this beloved character to life. B+"

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"A very touching and feel-good documentary of the guy behind Elmo."

Movies the giraffe watched: June 2012 (27 movies items)

"First viewing - June 24th My daughter was sick today, so we spent time on the couch watching movies. Since she loves Elmo & Sesame Street (and what kid doesn't at some point?), we watched this documentary about the man behind the muppet. She hardly paid attention, but her mom & I both highly enjoyed every moment as they followed Kevin Clash's rise to superstardom despite the fact that most people wouldn't recognize him if they passed him on the street. Elmo came along after I quit watching Sesa"

Watched in 2012 (446 movies items)

"June 10 This was an amazing story about the guy behind Elmo. So far, this is the best documentary I've seen."

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" March 19, Instant Watch "