Excellent subject for a documentary, and in the right places, an absorbing film. That said, the reenactments are out of place and just don't mesh with the whole. Here I am, enjoying some unseen archival footage and the film grinds to a halt while the actors break the fourth wall. Alex Baldwin sits in a makeup chair and goes over how he'll play this character in a coming scene. This is actually part of the movie. I have no problem with Baldwin playing the titular character, just make it a full-on biopic.

Still, I have no regrets watching this, and I'd probably do it again. The interviews from everyone involved are worth seeing. Hey, it's an unusual approach to a mythic American drama, that's for sure. But does it work? Ehh . . . .

Excellent subject for a documentary, and in the right places, an absorbing film. That said, the reenactments are out of place and just don't mesh with the whole. Here I am, enjoying some unseen archival footage and the film grinds to a halt while the actors break the fourth wall. Alec Baldwin sits in a makeup chair and goes over how he'll play this character in a coming scene. This is actually part of the movie. I have no problem with Baldwin playing the titular character, just make it a full-on biopic.

Still, I have no regrets watching this, and I'd probably do it again. The interviews from everyone involved are worth seeing. Hey, it's an unusual approach to a mythic American drama, that's for sure. But does it work? Ehh . . . .

If you're not totally familiar w/this story from older docs, news, etc. then the doc part of this docudrama more than adequately will fill you in on this remarkable swing from creative genius? (decades ahead of his time) to criminal activities and finally how his life ended up. Good actual footage & family interviews make it real & personable. The dramatic part was OK, but to me didn't add that much. DeLorean could have used some advice from current wealthy politicians on which lawyers to hire who would know best how to hide the greed (e.g. overseas).