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‘STEVE! (martin) A Documentary In 2 Pieces’ Review: Morgan Neville’s Revealing Double Feature On A Comic Superstar Who Kept His Life Very Private – Until Now
A review of the new documentary on Steve Martin in two parts from director Morgan Neville as he explores the beginnings and current times of his career.
After HBO’s Defending My Life, Rob Reiner’s recent terrific documentary on a similar comic and film genius Albert Brooks, this insightful and fascinating view into the world of the equally brilliant Martin is another reason to celebrate. It is the perfect double feature, one where what is behind the man and his genius is more integral to the storytelling than the impressive and vast amount of archival footage and clips, much of it from Martin’s own vault, that Neville has managed to squeeze into the over 3 hours combined running time of STEVE! As good as that one is, the first movie showcasing his early journey to mega stardom is the most intriguing because it meticulously chronicles the creative process and discovery of this future icon as he struggles to find his own authentic self on stage and in show business.
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