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While Mystify in many ways amplifies the tragedy of Hutchence’s death, it also goes a long way toward explaining and humanizing it.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
80
Mystify: Michael Hutchence is an impeccably assembled, comprehensive tribute to a rock legend and is entirely worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as the aforementioned Winehouse doc.
80
The film makes a powerful case that, despite a troubled upbringing, Hutchence was not naturally self-destructive.
70
The Hollywood Reporter by Harry Windsor
A tender portrait of the man's highs and lows that sheds new light on the broken years that directly preceded his suicide at 37.
40
The Guardian by Luke Buckmaster
Frustratingly, Lowenstein doesn’t let the musician’s talent speak for itself.
80
As the tragedy unfolds, there’s a strange solace in seeing this captivating enigma somehow emerging intact.
80
The Observer (UK) by Wendy Ide
The result is enlightening and affecting, providing a missing piece in the puzzle of a life prematurely ended.