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19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeThat rare Princess whose wishes do come true, Montgomery’s what is known as a “genuine discovery.”
- 88Miami HeraldRene RodriguezMiami HeraldRene RodriguezThe emotional connection we develop with her as the movie unfolds pays off in the final 20 minutes, which is about as happy of an ending as anyone could imagine, except this one really happened.
- 80The GuardianJordan HoffmanThe GuardianJordan HoffmanMost people will find Thru You Princess inspirational. A few will find it infuriating. But that’s frequently the case with a good documentary.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinSome viewers may feel a little uneasy watching her being almost "catfished" by the deception, even if it turns out to be a delightful surprise, and a real emotional money shot when it finally lands.
- 75The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThe A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThis film barely brushes up against the many, many issues it raises, but those conversations can be had in the lobby, after the pleasure of watching an underappreciated artist finally get her due.
- 75The Film StageJared MobarakThe Film StageJared MobarakHow a documentary about the genesis of an artist’s album can evolve into a narrative about another’s perseverance with great things happening to great people is anyone’s guess, but here it is.
- 75New York PostSara StewartNew York PostSara StewartA refreshingly positive ode to the power of the Internet to bring far-flung artists together and change lives in the process.
- 60Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlVillage VoiceAlan ScherstuhlIt's a mistake, I think, that the movie never addresses the fact that a camera crew is following Shaw around.
- 50Slant MagazineClayton DillardSlant MagazineClayton DillardThe peculiar circumstances of the documentary necessitate more transparency than the filmmaker is willing to offer.