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13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittBravo works too hard at extolling Castro -- The film's historical footage is compelling, though, and provides plenty to think about.
- 63The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyEstela Bravo's film Fidel, The Untold Story has the kitsch appeal of a farm implement on a restaurant wall, or an Andy Warhol Mao poster: Interesting, but not for its original purpose.
- 60L.A. WeeklyPaul MalcolmL.A. WeeklyPaul MalcolmIt's a refreshing change from the self-interest and paranoia that shape most American representations of Castro. At the same time, Bravo anticipates that such a view will drive some nuts.
- 60Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonCastro remains the star of the show. You can't stop watching him.
- 50Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasHitler had his Leni Riefenstahl, and now Castro has his Bravo...Bravo is no Riefenstahl when it comes to persuasive mythologizing.
- 50New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanIt's a shame Bravo doesn't allow herself a broader perspective, because she's right to consider Castro one of the most important figures of the 20th century.
- 50Boston GlobeJanice PageBoston GlobeJanice PageUnabashed Fidel worship.
- 20The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana StevensThis is bad cinema and bad history. Ms. Bravo is unstinting in her praise for the omelet and her admiration of the chef, but she refuses to admit that she's walking on eggshells.
- 20The A.V. ClubScott TobiasThe A.V. ClubScott TobiasEstela Bravo's disgraceful documentary Fidel could have been financed by the man himself.