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17 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88TV Guide MagazineKen FoxTV Guide MagazineKen FoxThis might be the only documentary that will appeal to punks and Mormons alike.
- 80L.A. WeeklyF. X. FeeneyL.A. WeeklyF. X. FeeneyOverall, Whitely's debut film may just fill you with an unexpectedly deep elation.
- 80Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth TuranThough it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure.
- 75New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickKane was nicknamed "Killer" because of his playing style -- and New York Doll has a killer surprise ending that may leave even hard-core punkers reaching for the Kleenex.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenThe Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenA tender take on life after stardom.
- 70VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis HarveyA charmer whose lack of profane language or images renders it unexpectedly viable for general broadcast.
- 70The A.V. ClubNathan RabinThe A.V. ClubNathan RabinUnexpectedly heartwarming documentary.
- 70Village VoiceVillage VoiceIn the end, this is less a film about a rock and roller than a film about a Mormon. And Napoleon Dynamite it ain't.
- 70The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenGreg Whiteley's small, tender documentary portrait New York Doll looks at life after rock 'n' roll as experienced by Arthur (Killer) Kane, the original bassist for the legendary glam-punk band the New York Dolls.
- 60Film ThreatPete Vonder HaarFilm ThreatPete Vonder HaarOverall, New York Doll is an affectionate (occasionally too much so) look at Arthur Kane.