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Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

2007·Movie
1h 34min·NR
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes85%86%
IMDb7.4Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes85%86%

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

A real life story, show business, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

In this entrancing documentary on performance artist, photographer and underground filmmaker Jack Smith, photographs and rare clips of Smith's performances and films punctuate interviews with artists, critics, friends and foes to create an engaging portrait of the artist. Widely known for his banned queer erotica film Flaming Creatures, Smith was an innovator and firebrand who influenced artists such as Andy Warhol and John Waters.
Underground CinemaQueer EroticaPerformance ArtAvant-Garde FilmInfluential ArtistSocial CritiqueExperimentalDocumentary Portrait

Crew

Directed by:
Mary Jordan
Written by:
Mary Jordan
Produced by:
Stephen Kessler, Richard H. Prince, Kenneth Wayne Bradley
Composed by:
Thurston Moore, Joel Diamond, Andrew Sterling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis?

1 h 34 min

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis?

Critics79
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis much the same way.

What language is Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.