The Minimalists: Less Is Now is a 2021 American documentary film created for Netflix and directed by Matt D'Avella.[1] The story focuses on two friends, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, better known as the Minimalists, who demonstrate the benefits of living according to minimalism.[2] The film was released on January 1, 2021,[3] and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2022.[4]
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| Directed by | Matt D'Avella |
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| Edited by | Matt D'Avella |
| Music by | Vve |
Production company | Booklight Productions |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 53 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Reception
editArchitectural Digest, in a review of the film, wrote, "Less Is Now challenges viewers to live with less stuff".[5]
Now called the film "a cluttered and messy documentary that feels much longer than its running time." It compared the Minimalists unfavorably with organizing consultant Marie Kondo, claiming that "Kondo's revolutionary Tidying Up series is more entertaining—and useful."[6]
References
edit- ^ "Watch The Minimalists: Less Is Now | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "20 Minutes With: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, aka the Minimalists". www.barrons.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Stream It or Skip It: 'The Minimalists: Less Is Now' on Netflix, a Documentary About the Benefits of Living with Less Stuff". Decider. January 2, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (May 5, 2022). "Daytime Emmy Nominations 2022: Beyoncé Earns First Nod, 'The Young and the Restless' Tops 'General Hospital'". Variety. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Why Shows About Organizing Are Particularly Satisfying to Watch Right Now". architecturaldigest.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Netflix doc The Minimalists comes up empty". nowtoronto.com. January 7, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
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