Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

This film is incredibly wonderful for literally types, but what makes it a great film is that it's also an amazing film if the viewer is not. It's a film about 2 incredibly hard working men, never backing down from pushing their craft to new levels. There is also a lot of healing in the film, because it seems to have brought Caro and Gottlieb to a much friendlier place than ever before. The director and editor also found that perfect balance between the 2 men's stories, so you feel immersed in both, both their lives feel profoundly productive and important. The music is also a wonderful color in the film and supports the humor, and the hardship of this final book, and the painstaking time it's taking. This is a must watch film, no question.

This is a marvelous documentary that every writer, editor, copy editor, grammarian, or anyone in any field who is even remotely interested in skill and mastery, will appreciate. It touches on serious themes, but it's done with such a light personal hand that I think anyone could enjoy it. And the literary references are far from obscure. Every other word out of one of these 2 masters' mouths is quotable. And their relationship dynamic is interesting and surprising. The technical issues that are addressed are totally accessible. I'm just drinking it all up, it's so wonderful and so thoroughly enjoyable - and also unexpectedly inspiring.

Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb is not only a terrific documentary, but also a very entertaining film. It isn't an action-packed movie where you'll be glued to your seat, but it is a wonderful story about two of the most important people in our literary community - Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb.

Robert Caro is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author best known for his biographies of President Lyndon B. Johnson and New York political figure Robert Moses. Robert Gottlieb is an American editor who has been editor-in-chief of Simon & Schuster, Alfred A. Knopf, and The New Yorker. Caro and Gottlieb have worked together for more than 50 years. Documentarian Lizzy Gottlieb, Robert Gottlieb's daughter, spent five years on the film and gives us an up close and very personal view of each of these amazing men, their work, their passion for their work and their working relationship.

I found this documentary so interesting because it balances entertainment, humor and education. I like that this documentary teaches us about many people that no one truly knows about, especially those from my generation. I learned so much about the power and influence Robert Moses held in New York City and the power and influence President Johnson wielded during his political career. Their impact is so deep and wide and yet so different. And this is also true about Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb, as they contributed so much to American literature working together and also are very different. They have such a passion for what they do-they even 'go to war' over commas and semicolons. One of my favorite lines from the movie is from Robert Gottlieb, "He does the work. I do the cleanup." This movie also shows what goes on behind the scenes of writing a book. There is so much that goes into it, and it's enlightening to know what that is. Watching this documentary may even inspire you to read The Power Broker about Robert Moses or the Lyndon Johnson biography series.

The message and purpose of this documentary is to highlight the shared dedication and working relationship of these two literary men. There is some language that might be offensive to some.

I give Turn Every Page - The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, but especially adults. The film is playing now in select cities. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!

This is the rare documentary that is equal parts entertainment and inspiration. Most of the settings are lighthearted, humorous, and informal, but the more you learn about both Roberts, the more you begin to understand why they are the legends that they are. Despite their very different personalities, they share a work ethic, love for language, and empathy that are second to none. At the end of the day, this is a documentary about love - for the truth, for the craft of writing, and for the lifelong pursuit of excellence. It is a true privilege to get a close-up view of greatness like theirs; this film will inspire me for years to come.

This is a movie about the working relationship between an author and an editor, both of whom are exceptionally good at what they do. I enjoyed this movie, but it didn't really live up to the hype. At the end, my reaction was, "So?" It has no real ending. It's not particularly cinematic, either; it's more like a program on Channel 13, where I'm sure it will become a staple. (There's a joke in that sentence for those who have seen the film.) It was nice to see Gottlieb's wife, Maria Tucci, a fabulous actress whose work I've admired for more than 50 years. I wish there had been more of her in it. I think those who are passionate readers will like the film. I enjoyed it, but I was hoping for something more cinematic.