Danny Boyle directs this limited series on the chaotic rise of culture-shifting punk band Sex Pistols, based on Steve Jones’ memoir Lonely...
Danny Boyle directs this limited series on the chaotic rise of culture-shifting punk band Sex Pistols, based on Steve Jones’ memoir Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol.
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60 %39 reviews"At heart it’s a standard behind-the-music tragedy."
The New York Times"Sneer (all) you like at this oddly cosy vision of the punk scene as a surrogate family for malcontents, but don’t say it’s not fun."
The Times"(Boyle's) latest sentimental music tribute Pistol remains a big misfire that might even make you like the Sex Pistols less."
RogerEbert.com"There’s a lot of ambition in Pistol, a lot of provocateuring, but it doesn’t spark."
The Guardian"For all its faults, Pistol has a wonderful soundtrack to fall back on."
A.V. Club"Far closer to Bohemian Rhapsody than 24 Hour Party People..."
IndieWire"Wallace is a compelling leading man, but Jones feels like too traditional an entry point for this saga."
Rolling Stone"It’s a credit to the largely unknown ensemble that they’re not outshined by Boyle’s colourful and chaotic directorial style."
Slant Magazine"As the series wears on... Pistol begins to flag, losing both energy and an eye on what it’s trying to say."
Variety"Pistol conjures an aesthetic — chaotic, jittery, improvised — that nicely matches its subject."
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