AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

Tymon Sutton The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

Paynbob It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Imdbidia Although I grew up with Sesame Street, I met Elmo when I was already an adult and I completely felt in love with the character at first sight. I'm still in love with Elmo because he makes me laugh every time, he makes my heart melt, and I love his mix of naughtiness, innocence, tenderness, laughter and love for the world. That is not Elmo, is Kevin Clash's puppeteer mastery and soul poured into the character.Watching this film put a face and a story to the wonderful character that Elmo is. To me, this documentary is mostly the story of how a passion for puppetry drove and drives the life of Kevin Clash, how he has devoted his life to creating magic, and how he went from a working-class multi-racial suburb in Baltimore to the top of the world following a dream. This is a documentary on a remarkable journey that was not lead by money, delusional grandeur or by coming from an influential family, but by being very talented, passionate and hard working, and meeting wonderful people who saw the gem in Clash without him having to beg, or manipulate them or play them. I also loved all the information about Henson's troupe, of whom Claus would end becoming a member. I loved the Muppet Show and Henson's amazing fantasy worlds when I was a kid, and getting to know more about him and his work was also wonderful. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary, there are a few things missing that I though that kept the doco on a plateau instead of taking it to another level. The first is Woopie Wholberg's narration; I'm a fan of Woopie, but she's uninspired here, and I felt the narration was too flat. Most importantly, some facets of Clash's personal life were never discussed, were jumped over or vaguely mentioned: > His father barely says anything about him in the film. > There is little mention of his upbringing at home and in Baltimore. > We don't know if he had ever to deal with nasty racial issues. > Also, a good part of his married life is not mentioned, and he only divorced in 2003, like a big blank there. > The film being from 2011, I wasn't expecting the scandal that followed Claus and ended his career at the Sesame Workshop in 2012 to be discussed, but that being the case, a good part of who he is, a guy man who had relationships with co-workers were never to be discussed. This is a wonderful window to who the man behind Elmo is, and what took him to get there. Although the documentary is good, there are a few relevant lacunae that make the documentary a bit flawed, and the tone of the film feels flat at times. Yet, if you love Elmo you are going to love it.

jaemiewaters this is a cool movie if you like movies than you will enjoy this wonderful movie this is why we go to the movies i think this is one of the coolest movies but it is not the best but it is still a good movie but i don't say it is a wow moment but it is still a good movie but i say it is for grown ups only because there is smoking in it i hope you enjoy this movie but i think it is good but i say it is not my favorite but i still think it is good i hope you enjoy it you have to see this movie but i thought it was not the best movie but it was still cool but i just wanted to watch it but i did not love it i only liked it not loved it i want you to watch the movie but i know you want like it that much like me if you want to watch this movie or Hugo i would choose Hugo because that was a good movie you just need to watch it for your self you need to see how bad this movie is i hope you like it but it was not the best movie but i hope you enjoy it everyone i want you to See how bad this movie is OK

Michael_Elliott Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) **** (out of 4) Terrific documentary about Kevin Clash, a poor kid growing up in Baltimore who fell in love with Sesame Street at a young age and soon began making his own puppets. Overtime he started to really get into his own style and then he got the break of a lifetime on a trip to New York when he met Jim Henson. After getting his break and a few failures, Clash hit it big when he created Elmo. BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY is one of the best documentaries in recent times and it's for everyone even if they can't stand the character Elmo. I'll admit that I'm not the biggest fan of Elmo but after watching this film I think I'll reconsider my stance. I was really impressed with the way this documentary talked about the life of Clash and the incredible story of how he got to where he is now. I've read reviews that stated this documentary is for anyone who believes in dreams and I'd have to agree with that. It's rather amazing to hear this guy's story and seeing the way that he went from a nobody to slowly building up his craft and then getting this incredible chance, which he did wonders with. We get to see his original audition tapes, the early work he did and of course the creation of Elmo who originally wasn't a hit on the show until Clash did his magic voice. At just 76-minutes there's certainly nothing boring here as we get interviews with Clash, his family, friends and co-workers. Anyone interested in puppets should certainly check this out but even those non-fans will still be charmed by this film.

shunder There are basically three ways to tell a story, written, verbal and film. Film captures all three in one medium, and Being Elmo tells the story of achievement and success attained by following a dream unequivocally. One cannot tell Kevin Clash's story however, without also telling the story of Sesame Street, Jim Henson and the talented and dedicated staff of the most beloved children's television program of all time. By following the story of Clash's life in chronological order, Constance Marks, Director, is able to bring this story to life, much like the way a puppeteer breathes life into the character of the puppet they perform with.Mr. Clash is the artist who brought Elmo to life on Sesame Street, and Clash's story has at its heart the classic "rags to riches" factor. As a young boy in Baltimore, he became enamored with puppets while watching his favorite TV shows. With unwavering commitment the youthful Clash began creating puppets with the drive of the successful artist he was to develop into. As Marks follows his life from the backyards of Baltimore to New York City, Paris and beyond, one is left with a sense of the unlimited possibility that Clash's passionate drive cultivates. The story is told in the first person narrative and directly to the viewer. When the narrator Whoopi Goldberg or Clash himself are adding to this narrative, they are speaking directly to the audience. The film clips of Clash's life and rise to "Elmo" fame are blended beautifully in the first person. We see and hear Clash's parents telling the audience the story of how Kevin went directly from high school to New York.Being Elmo has the distinct advantage of a story told about performances on TV, thus having many clips, episodes and interviews from which to draw. Marks brilliantly weaves the elements of Clash's story, his life and rise as a puppeteer together with a combination of clips, narration of Goldberg, Clash himself and a wide variety of others. In the telling of this intimate, moving and beautifully done story, Director Constance certainly hits her Marks.