"Michaels himself throws down the ultimate gauntlet, when he says with a grin, 'People have this idea that they know me ... But I don't know myself.'"
"Such ping-ponging makes it tough for Neville to delve into any subject too deeply. But it also helps disguise stuff the film skips over or too briefly addresses."
"We don't hear about criticisms that the show was slow to hire people of color - especially Black women. We don't hear how Michaels dealt with notions that the show was a 'boys' club' and for a very long time a tough space for women."
Morgan Neville's documentary on Lorne Michaels presents a surface-level exploration of the 'Saturday Night Live' creator. Michaels admits to not knowing himself, which sets the tone for the film's lack of depth. Key moments, such as Michaels' absence during the rise of Eddie Murphy, are overlooked. The film also fails to address criticisms regarding diversity and the show's culture. Overall, it focuses on Michaels' relationship with SNL rather than providing new insights into his character or the show's history.
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