Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Konterr Brilliant and touching

Roy Hart If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

Aspen Orson There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

kosmasp I as many others have never heard of Rodriguez. So at first I thought about this being one of those documentaries where it's actually a fictional film. Or at least leaves the possibility of it not being "real". But as I've googled after watching it (but also during watching the movie it became apparent), this is a real musician, that made an impact on people.It's a strange documentary and even though you may not know the man, you will become accustomed to him. If you actually care for documentaries that is of course. It's very well structured and you get a nice search for the guy. The music is also very nice. Never heard one of those songs, but I reckon some will look for them after having a listen to them. It's heartfelt overall, so if you are not a cynic, you will enjoy this

bjacob I approached this documentary from a point of view of complete ignorance about its subject, prompted by having listened to "Lifestyles" on an internet radio. I understand that it tends to eschew some facts to deliver what is at the end of the day a heartwarming fable. Truth is, I would have probably liked more something more warts-and-all, but the film really works. It's true that it's frustrating how the investigations about the "money trail" are cut short, but clearly it fell through the cracks and maybe the details of how it did fell aren't so important. It emerges clearly how South Africa was relatively isolated and remote seen from America, and how in this isolation mythologies had fertile space to grow.It's probably not terribly accomplished as a documentary, but as a feel good movie, with a very consistent and fair tone, and lots of humanity, it's a little masterpiece.

johnmbradley ***Spoiler*** Searching for Sugar Man is a world class documentary that draws attention to the musician know as Rodriguez who could be known as one of the most under-appreciated American rock stars during his own time that is in America. When it comes to South Africa on the other hand the Rodriguez is not just a rock star but a symbol of revolution. This documentary is in many ways the great search for Rodriguez and what happened to him by a man maned Sugar. Throughout the film we are shown many different things that just do not fit with why Rodriguez was so hard to learn about, why he was so unheard of in America, and how was it that Rodriguez's career was such a flop while such success was happening in South Africa. During this detective style documentary we see as things slowly come closer and closer to what seems like our classic review of how Rodriguez died to a sudden rise in the climax as it is revealed that Rodriguez is actually still alive and living in Detroit as a construction worker. That's when we start to get our almost storybook ending for Rodriguez as he learns that his failed musical career turns out to be anything but a failure as he tours South Africa finally getting to be where he deserves to be.Throughout the film different songs from Rodríguezes albums are being played almost to further prove how good his music is which I feel was a great addition to the film. So if you have not heard Rodríguezes music before you will defiantly appreciate it once you hear it in this film. Also how the film builds up to what happened to Rodriguez will keep you interested until the very end of the film.

poulettegarcia ***SPOILER ALERT***This documentary, Searching for the Sugar Man, is hands down one of the best documentary I have ever seen. The documentary its self has its own build-up, rising events, plot twist, and a classical Hollywood ending. When watching this film, I felt so involved in the search for the Sugar Man; someone whom I have never heard of. Even though I had never heard of this man I was emotionally attached to his character. The documentary made me curious as to who this mysterious character truly was. I became so intrigued by the Sugar Man, that when Malik Bendjelloul said that Sugar Man killed himself at a concert (still alive), I noticed that I too myself became sad and upset, and till this day forward I cannot explain as to why I felt that way. The documentary takes you on an emotional roller- coaster as Bendjelloul tries to unravel the mystery of the Sugar Man. The scenery and music (Sugar Man's songs) were outstanding that I could truly picture myself being there in that moment while listening to his music. The director did great job when it came to telling the story of the Sugar Man. The way the scenes were put together created a suave flow, making it easy for the viewer to follow the search for the mysterious man. This documentary made me discover an amazing unknown artist in a way that is unusual. When discovering music now a day, people tend to randomly stumble up it by accident. Yet in this documentary, I felt as if I had a deep personal connection with the artist. This documentary was so good because of the impact it left on me. I now listen to his music and want to attend any upcoming concerts. I would certainly recommend watching this documentary.