‘The History of Concrete’ review: John Wilson’s documentary is probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen
Entertainment Movies ‘The History of Concrete’ review: John Wilson’s documentary is probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen Opinion By Malcolm McMillan Published 19 September 2026 But should you see it in theaters or wait for it to arrive on HBO Max? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Well, except for John Wilson's previous project, "How to with John Wilson." But this doc is often only tangentially about concrete, and while Wilson always manages to connect his metaphors, it doesn't always make for an entertaining movie.
- ▪Entertainment Movies ‘The History of Concrete’ review: John Wilson’s documentary is probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen Opinion By Malcolm McMillan Published 19 September 2026 But should you see it in theaters or wait for it to arrive
- ▪When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- ▪Well, except for John Wilson's previous project, "How to with John Wilson." But this doc is often only tangentially about concrete, and while Wilson always manages to connect his metaphors, it doesn't always make for an entertaining movie.
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Entertainment Movies ‘The History of Concrete’ review: John Wilson’s documentary is probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen Opinion By Malcolm McMillan Published 19 September 2026 But should you see it in theaters or wait for it to arrive on HBO Max? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tom's Guide Verdict: 'The History of Concrete' (2026)Rating: 3/5 starsVerdict: "The History of Concrete" is unlike any documentary you've ever seen.
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