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Best of Enemies

2015·Movie
1h 27min
81
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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Buckley vs. Vidal. 2 Men. 10 Debates. Television Would Never Be the Same.

A documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day, these vitriolic and explosive encounters came to define the modern era of public discourse in the media, marking the big bang moment of our contemporary media landscape when spectacle trumped content and argument replaced substance. Best of Enemies delves into the entangled biographies of these two great thinkers, and luxuriates in the language and the theater of their debates, begging the question, "What has television done to the way we discuss politics in our democracy today?"
Political DebateIntellectual HistoryMedia InfluencePublic DiscourseBiographical DocumentaryHistorical AnalysisAmerican PoliticsCultural CommentaryRivalry and Ideas

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Where can I stream Best of Enemies legally?

Best of Enemies is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Best of Enemies worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Best of Enemies?

1 h 27 min

Best of Enemies runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Best of Enemies based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Best of Enemies?

Critics85
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Best of Enemies much the same way.

What language is Best of Enemies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Best of Enemies?

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