Critic Reviews

• Andy Webster, New York Times

  Snoop has certainly tempered his worldview, but enlightenment isn't as evident here as much as a woozy weariness, perhaps a long-term byproduct of being very, very stoned.

• Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times

  In its simplest moments ... "Reincarnated" presents an honesty that is its own reward. It shows us an old Dogg with no tricks.

• Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

  Snoop's involvement as a producer does a disservice to the film. Was there anyone behind the scenes with veto power?

• Leor Galil, Chicago Reader

  Snoop is a fascinating figure who deserves better than this puff piece.

• Miriam Bale, New York Daily News

  The rap artist's spiritual journey (he's now Snoop Lion) seems earned, rather than the publicity stunt others might have caught a whiff of originally.

• Bruce Demara, Toronto Star

  The whole thing does feel like a self-indulgent exercise on the part of Snoop, though he remains an artist of undeniable substance. In this case, a controlled substance.

• T'Cha Dunlevy, Montreal Gazette

  The film is most convincing as a musical travelogue, drifting through clouds of weed smoke toward some form of Doggy-Lion enlightenment. If not taken too seriously, it's kind of a blast.

• Malcolm Jack, The List

  All told - and this film knows exactly who its audience is - a reminder of what famously enriching company habitual stoners are.

• Philip French, Observer [UK]

  Comic, pretentious and tedious.

• Terry Staunton, Radio Times

  The film strikes an impressive balance between serious concerns and several hilarious episodes - usually involving Snoop and his entourage enthusiastically partaking of Jamaica's bountiful crops of marijuana.

• Rich Cline, Contactmusic.com

  There's a nagging sense of indulgence that leaves us wondering just how truthful this documentary actually is as it follows Snoop Dogg on a voyage of personal discovery.

• Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph

  You suspect the camera crew returned from Jamaica with about 20 minutes of usable footage.

• Derek Malcolm, This is London

  One can't help thinking that if you've tasted all the spoils it is much easier to give the sweet life up - while still riding around in a Rolls, of course.

• Henry Barnes, Guardian [UK]

  There could have been an interesting documentary here had the director stepped up to challenge his subject.

• David Jenkins, Little White Lies

  Lavish PR mission or genuine example of creative renewal? Beats us...

• Jennifer Tate, ViewLondon

  Thoroughly engaging and entertaining to watch, thanks to a strong direction and Snoop's unapologetic and vibrant personality.

• Patrick Peters, Empire Magazine

  It features more weed than a pot-warming party at Bill & Ben's but offers little more than spliff-glazed promotion for Snoop's reggae reincarnation.

• Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle

  More honest than you might expect a promotional piece such as this to be, but less self-investigative than you might like, you come away thinking there are much greater depths for Snoop Lion to plumb.

• Stephen Kelly, Total Film

  First-time director Andy Capper observes the star without judgement as he desperately tries to court Jamaican acceptance as a modern-day Marley.

• David Noh, Film Journal International

  You don't even need to be high to enjoy this gratifyingly candid, funny and moving portrait of the Grand Master Toker.

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