Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos

Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos
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Directed byAlex Gibney
Produced byAlex Gibney
Ophelia Harutyunyan
Edited byAndy Grieve
Production
companies
HBO Documentary Films
Jigsaw Productions
Distributed byMax
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos is a 2024 two-part documentary film which explores the life of David Chase and his role as the creator of The Sopranos. It is directed by Alex Gibney.[1][2] It was released on HBO.[3]

Reception

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 100% based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 8.8/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A thorough dissection of The Sopranos that gleans insight into both its production process and creator David Chase himself, Wise Guy is essential viewing for fans of one of television's landmarks."[4] Metacritic gave the first season a weighted average score of 86 out of 100 based on 12 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[5]

References

  1. ^ Fienberg, Daniel (September 5, 2024). "'Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos' Review: Alex Gibney's Affectionate Documentary Is a Must-See for Fans". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Sepinwall, Alan (Sep 6, 2024). "'Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos' Looks Back at the Iconic Mob Series -- and the Man Who Made It". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Wise Guy: David Chase And The Sopranos digs into the show that changed the game". AV Club. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 26, 2024.