Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb (2022)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb is a delightful and insightful documentary that explores the fascinating relationship between two literary giants. Director Lizzie Gottlieb, daughter of Robert Gottlieb, has crafted a film that is both witty and affectionate, chronicling the half-century collaboration between author Robert Caro and his longtime editor. The film is a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the importance of collaboration in the creative process. With humor, heart, and a deep appreciation for the craft of writing, Turn Every Page is a must-see for anyone who loves literature and the art of storytelling.
Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb is like watching two grandpas argue about the good old days, but in the best way possible. The documentary is a love letter to the power of words and the relationship between an author and his editor. It’s heartwarming to see the passion and dedication that Caro and Gottlieb have for their craft, and it’s clear that they bring out the best in each other. Even if you’re not a literary buff, this film will make you appreciate the art of storytelling and the importance of collaboration. Plus, who doesn’t love a good nerdy bromance?
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
PG
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Runtime:1h 52m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 30, 2022 Limited
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
Keyword(s)
documentary, biography, Robert Caro, Robert Gottlieb, Ethan Hawke, Conan O’Brien, David Remnick, Bill Clinton, Lizzie Gottlieb, Joanne Nerenberg, Jen Small, PG-13, Sony Pictures Classics, 2022, 1h 52m, box office, budget, reviewed by Thelma Adams, Kyle Smith, Leonard Maltin, Ben Kenigsberg, Michael Rechtshaffen, Jake Coyle, Neely Swanson, Mark Dujsik, Roger Moore, Stephen Silver, Danielle Solzman, Avi Offer, producer, director, writer, creative collaboration, literary legends, publishing, written word, mortality, antagonism, artistry, critic reviews, audience reviews, TV premiere dates, horror movies, streaming, Fandango
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US/Canada opening weekend: $12,024
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $12,874
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,653
Budget and Earnings Details
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Robert Gottlieb – Self
Ethan Hawke – Self
Conan O’Brien – Self
David Remnick – Self
Bill Clinton – Self
Joanne Nerenberg – Producer
Jen Small – Producer
Lizzie Gottlieb – Director, Producer
Director(s)
Lizzie Gottlieb
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Joanne Nerenberg, Jen Small, Lizzie Gottlieb
Film Festivals
Tribeca
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (18) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (2)
Turn Every Page is a fascinating take on two articulate New Yorkers who came together and shaped the world of publishing, while exemplifying the enduring power of the written word.
December 30, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Thelma Adams
AARP Movies for Grownups
TOP CRITIC
The director of the film, Lizzie Gottlieb, is Mr. Gottlieb’s daughter, and she has crafted a fond story about two likable nerds.
December 30, 2022
Kyle Smith
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
What a pleasure it is to witness these two gentlemen at work, doing something they love. This documentary is as exhilarating to me as any Hollywood action-adventure yarn. I loved every minute.
December 29, 2022
Leonard Maltin
leonardmaltin.com
TOP CRITIC
A great profile, filled with wit, affection and detailed stories of how the books came to be.
December 29, 2022
Ben Kenigsberg
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
A spirited, revealing documentary that chronicles the successful yet necessarily private alliance between two literary titans…
December 29, 2022
Michael Rechtshaffen
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Turn Every Page, about the half-century relationship between author Robert Caro and his longtime editor, Robert Gottlieb, is as much a rock ’em, sock ’em clash of heavyweights as found in any blockbuster.
December 27, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jake Coyle
Associated Press
TOP CRITIC
My understanding of literature, writing, history, personality, collaboration is all so much deeper after living through dialogues with and about these two giants of 20th and 21st century writing. But, even more important, it’s fun, lively, and humorous.
December 30, 2022
Neely Swanson
Beverly Hills Courier
The “big” moment definitely isn’t worth the wait…
December 30, 2022 | Rating: 2/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies
A film about a decades-long deep dive into “power” in America and a monument to a sort of life-long collaboration we will never see again.
December 15, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
A documentary about literature that made me feel smarter just by watching it
November 8, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Silver
Tilt Magazine
If you’re a fan of Robert A. Caro, you’re going to enjoy watching Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert A. Caro and Robert Gottlieb.
June 22, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
Captivating, illuminating and heartfelt. Provocative, moving and very well-edited.
June 20, 2022
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru…
Plot
For 50 years, a unique and lovingly cantankerous professional relationship has existed between the iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Caro and his editor, literary giant Robert Gottlieb. Beginning in the early 1970s with “The Power Broker,” Caro’s timeless exploration of power and NYC, via the machinations of Robert Moses, they have worked together to produce Caro’s repertoire of exhaustively researched and exquisitely edited works. Now, with Caro in the midst of finishing his fifth and final tome on LBJ, both Gottlieb and the world wait impatiently for what will likely be their final collaboration.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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