Mystify: Michael Hutchence

Variety by

While Mystify in many ways amplifies the tragedy of Hutchence’s death, it also goes a long way toward explaining and humanizing it.

CineVue by Adam Lowes

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.

Screen Daily by Graham Fuller

The film makes a powerful case that, despite a troubled upbringing, Hutchence was not naturally self-destructive.

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.

The Guardian by Luke Buckmaster

Frustratingly, Lowenstein doesn’t let the musician’s talent speak for itself.

Time Out by Phil de Semlyen

As the tragedy unfolds, there’s a strange solace in seeing this captivating enigma somehow emerging intact.

The Observer (UK) by Wendy Ide

The result is enlightening and affecting, providing a missing piece in the puzzle of a life prematurely ended.