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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91The PlaylistKatie WalshThe PlaylistKatie WalshIt’s an incredibly moving film that encompasses a wide scope of global issues through the intimate remembrance of one life.
- 88RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoRogerEbert.comBrian TallericoDirected by an old family friend, “Jim” is a moving portrait of courage, but it is most of all a concerted effort to take back the life of James Foley.
- Jim: The James Foley Story is more than just a tribute to a fallen journalist. It’s a deeply moving testament to a man who dared to face the worst of humanity and somehow managed to maintain his sense of empathy in spite of it all.
- 75The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Kate TaylorThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Kate TaylorDirected by Foley’s childhood friend Brian Oakes, the doc does raise some difficult issues – albeit very tactfully.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterStephen FarberThe Hollywood ReporterStephen FarberJim ultimately raises more questions than it can answer, so it cannot be considered a completely satisfying documentary. Nevertheless, it builds undeniable emotional force as it reaches its somber conclusion.
- 60Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiLos Angeles TimesMartin TsaiFoley's family members, colleagues and prison cell mates vividly recount his 2011 imprisonment in Libya, his difficulty reacclimating to home life in sleepy New England after his release, before leaving again for Syria and enduring imprisonment by ISIS.
- 60The GuardianJordan HoffmanThe GuardianJordan HoffmanThe world needs people like Foley, and this film argues that cameras are every bit as important as firearms in the current struggle. This movie, despite its somewhat simplistic form, acts as a fine tribute to the man, his work and the bravery of others who are called to his field.