STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie is special because it captures a life you think you already know and makes it feel immediate, human, and surprisingly propulsive—less a reverent tribute than a brisk, beautifully assembled ride through fame, fear, and grit. Davis Guggenheim keeps the documentary moving with a lively collage of interviews, archival gems, and playful recreations, while Fox himself narrates with the kind of disarming humor and candor that turns confession into connection. The tone is warm and buoyant without denying the bruises: it lets you laugh, then quietly asks you to sit with the cost of optimism when the body won’t cooperate. It’s not for viewers who want a gentle, sanitized portrait—there’s strong language and frank talk about addiction and pain—but if you’re on the fence, this is the rare inspirational story that earns every bit of its uplift.

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie clearly wants to be an intimate, energetic self-portrait—part nostalgia trip, part honest look at living with Parkinson’s—and it largely succeeds on warmth and momentum. The catch is that it’s a very polished, admiring celebrity biography, so if you’re hoping for a tougher, more investigative documentary that digs into contradictions and uncomfortable corners, this may feel a bit pre-packaged and crowd-pleasing. It also leans hard into inspiration, which can read as smoothing over messier realities even when the physical struggle is shown plainly. Worth your time if you love Fox or want a moving, accessible story told with humor and heart; maybe skip if you’re allergic to formulaic star docs or find “uplifting” framing manipulative.