“Just enough insider detail to tantalize a hardcore basketball fan, but too much inspirational sports hooey to hook one…”

“Barbara Stanwyck flings her voice around like a lasso.”

“Stanwyck’s Lily flips gender and power dynamics on their heads.”

“…zooms through the King of Rock and Roll’s life as if it were running through a funhouse.”

“…plays like Waiting for Godot on the road.”

“…a frustrating time capsule.”

“…interested in all the complication and resignation that comes with being an actual adult.”

“What lingers are the quieter, actorly moments…”

“Proof that details are the heart of all good storytelling…”

“… another earnest exploration of mental illness starring Joan Crawford.”