The Great Buster: A Celebration

DocumentaryComedy

2018, Movie, 1h 42min

The final film by renowned director and cinema historian Peter Bogdanovich is an affectionate, illuminating celebration of the life, career, and artistry of pioneering filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton, whose ambition, daring, and technical innovation made him one of the great visionaries of the silent era. Featuring interviews with legends like Mel Brooks, Quentin Tarantino, and Werner Herzog and vividly illustrated with a wealth of archival footage, THE GREAT BUSTER is an essential introduction to a singularly influential artist whose work continues to astonish and thrill.

"The Great Buster: A Celebration" — documentary and comedy movie produced in USA and released in 2018. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 42min. "The Great Buster: A Celebration" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Critic Richard Whittaker

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...Bogdanovich highlights the work, rather than the man, and that alone is a master class worth taking.

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Critic Michael Nordine

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...alternates between archival footage and talking-head interviews as it progresses through Keaton’s life in chronological fashion...

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Critic Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

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Peter Bogdanovich pays stodgy tribute to a comedy legend...

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"The Great Buster" is a heartfelt tribute to the life and career of Buster Keaton, one of Hollywood's most influential and beloved comedians. With a signature blend of physical comedy and stoic elegance, Keaton's work endures as a true cinematic visionary. Through restoration of archival footage and interviews with friends and collaborators, director Peter Bogdanovich invites audiences to experience the magic of Keaton's cinema and gain a deeper understanding of the artist's life and legacy. From his early days in vaudeville to his triumphs in silent films like "The General" and "Sherlock Jr.," this documentary celebrates Keaton's unforgettable contributions to the art of comedy and filmmaking.

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You can stream The Great Buster: A Celebration on: The Criterion Channel Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home