Wattstax

"The only moments worth noting are provided by Richard Pryor... The rest of the film is prefab."

"This is much more than a concert movie; its rich tapestry incorporates documentary footage that puts its musical performances... in a broad social context."

"Now an invaluable time capsule, the film has to transcend its own conceptual messiness."

"See it for Rufus Thomas doing 'Funky Chicken', and for the genuinely stirring 'I am Somebody'... a strong experience."

"A mere concert flick it’s not. Wattstax... (also) illuminates the rue and kinesis of a city in full Black Power flower."

"A time capsule par excellence..."

"Wattstax is an attempt to deliver something (other) than just music, and it works."

"This is a fragmented, skittery film that does not have enough moments of interest and hilarity to offset the stretches of boredom..."

"I wish I could say that Wattstax was an ecstatic soul celebration, but most of the performances, while enjoyable, fall short of memorable."

"(Wattstax) is as casually diverting as most rock-concert documentaries, but it is a little something more besides..."