GONZO PRESS

REVIEWS

“Shatner supplements his trademark self-mockery with heartfelt sincerity, emotional openness and wisps of wistful melancholy in William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet, a surprisingly revealing doc that suggests the full depths of his self-awareness and — no kidding — artistic aspirations.”

“When the lights went up, there were cheers. Shatner comes across as a true original.”

  • — Mark Rabinowitz, indieWIRE

“The best part is Shatner himself, who reveals a heartfelt soul. It feels like this is the genuine man behind the myth.”

  • — Brent Rolen, Nashville Scene

“An unexpectedly poignant film.”

  • — Enrique Limón, San Diego City Beat

“Exhilarating … Unexpected lyrics coupled with lively dancing makes William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet a joy.”

  • — Michael Janusonis, The Providence Journal

“One of the biggest events at the festival was easily the world premiere of William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet. It shows a side to William Shatner that most of us have never seen before.”

  • — Stephen Lackey, Mania

“Despite the jaunty nature of the title, William Shatner’s Gonzo Ballet is a profoundly bittersweet work.”

  • — Richard Ouzounian, The Toronto Star

“Surprisingly engaging … Refreshingly thoughtful and candid.”

  • — Jim Ridley, Nashville Scene

“Deep emotional territory, but there was no shortage of comical moments.”

  • — Paul Cluff, The Beacon Herald

“Meet William Shatner, sans the iconic mask, in this fascinating documentary … scenes of dancing are melded with those of the actor openly discussing his artistic frustrations and the making of a record that’s full of surprise and candor.”

  • — Netflix

“The Shatner-Folds-Sappington trio received two thumbs up from fest-goers and Shatner fans alike.”

  • — Valerie Middleton, San Diego News Network

“A lot of fun.”

  • — Tom Strini, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“It’s intimate, it’s genuine, and it gives us one thing we weren’t really expecting from a washed-up former Captain Kirk: Inspiration.”

  • — Christy Frink, Nashvillest

“Perhaps the strangest (and maybe even the most fun) documentary at the festival.”

  • — Allen Amundsen, Times-Standard

“William Shatner followed his intuition and boldly went where he had never gone before.”

  • — Jeff Heuchert, Stratford Gazette

“Every dance number they do … shows the heart and soul of the dancer thrown into every move, every lift, and every turn. I recommend that everyone who appreciates creativity in all mediums see this movie.”

  • — Alicia Glass, San Diego Film Festival Review

“Gonzo Ballet manages to express feelings of sincerity and creativity.”

  • — Heidi Hoffman, The Tennessean

“After decades as a camp figure, Shatner has really pulled off an impressive comeback late in life, earning a new respect for his acting and his music.”

  • — Greg Stacy, Monsters & Rockets