It is stylistically breezy but deeply sincere, as Tickell offers a thoughtful, well-researched argument for alternative energy.
75
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
A peppy, bouncy documentary that is watchable and informative, although Tickell's celebrity name-dropping at times detracts from the serious message.
60
Time Out
Time Out
It’s a slickly enjoyable production (if unfocused and bloated), and his bullet-point tips are persuasive; but dude, there are better ways to humanize these issues than crying on camera.
50
The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
If you can resist the urge to run for the exit, you may leave the theater feeling a lot more hopeful than when you went in.
30
Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle
It’s not a movie. It’s a two-hour infomercial for biodiesel.
30
Village Voice
Village Voice
Those outside the bio-church aren't likely to drive--even on regular and currently cheap gasoline--to see Fuel at their local theater.