Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is sincere. It's completely centered around Fox's interviews and, thus, feeds off of his natural charisma. It's vulnerable but surprisingly optimistic. It's nostalgic but grounded. Its consistent self-awareness cuts through the self-serving pitfalls of lesser, puff-piece biographies. Fox is incredibly candid and reflective, allowing for substantive themes of fame, self-esteem, masking, coping, fear, identity, family, mortality, and the mindful peace of stillness. Fox is a charming blend of wit, modesty, empathy, honesty, perseverance, and intelligence. Altogether, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a poignant, intimate, and inspirational portrait.
Technically, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie has detailed energy. Its direction blends tones, framing devices, and symbols. The imagery adds focus, angles, composition, motion, depth, and lighting. Its jukebox music establishes time, mood, and story elements. The production design and effects solidify reenactments. Its cast includes Fox and his family. The sound is electric with split cuts, layers, risers, stings, smash cuts, narration, ringing, and quiet. Its illustrative editing uses jump cuts, match cuts, inserts, meticulous archive footage, intercuts, montages, pacing, split screens, motifs, and efficiency. Overall, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie's powerful heart and craft are captivating.
Writing: 8/10
Direction: 9/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Acting: 10/10
Editing: 10/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 8/10
Effects: 6/10
Overall Score: 8.3/10
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