Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos explained

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fienberg . Daniel . September 5, 2024 . 'Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos' Review: Alex Gibney's Affectionate Documentary Is a Must-See for Fans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240914125411/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/wise-guy-david-chase-and-the-sopranos-review-alex-gibney-hbo-1235992693/ . September 14, 2024 . September 16, 2024 . Hollywood Reporter.
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 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240911053333/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/wise-guy-david-chase-and-the-sopranos-creator-cast-1235090621/ . September 11, 2024 . September 16, 2024 . Rolling Stone.
3. Web site: Wise Guy: David Chase And The Sopranos digs into the show that changed the game . September 16, 2024 . AV Club . en-US.
4. wise_guy_david_chase_and_the_sopranos. Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos. tv. 1. October 10, 2024.
5. wise-guy-david-chase-and-the-sopranos. tv. 1. Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos. September 26, 2024.