Manifesto: reviews

What the critics say average 7.7 from 5 outlets

• 8.5 The Washington PostPat Padua "Manifesto" isn't for everybody. But even if you're unfamiliar with Dada and couldn't care less about Fluxus, it's a treat to watch an actress at the top of her game. Read
• 8.3 The PlaylistNoel Murray Rosefeldt?s visual panache and Blanchett?s astonishing versatility bring cinematic verve to something that could?ve easily come off as too dryly conceptual. Read
• 7.5 Rolling StoneDavid Fear That's what Blanchett is doing here. She adds a human element. She can turn anything into art. Even artistic navel-gazing. Read
• 7.0 Los Angeles TimesSheri Linden Whatever Rosefeldt intended, "Manifesto" doesn't quite set forth a manifesto of its own. But it's a blast of fresh air. Read
• 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterBoyd van Hoeij Rosefeldt and a very game Blanchett spring one surprising creation on the viewer after the other. But what it all adds up to is of course up for debate. Read