"One of the finer, more moving documentaries of recent memory."
— Gregory Nussen, Screen Rant
"The History of Concrete is consistently laugh-out-loud funny, compelling and surprising."
— Adrian Horton, Guardian
"John Wilson has taught us how to make a funny, touching, and delightfully surreal documentary."
— Elizabeth Weitzman, Time Out
"If The History of Concrete proves anything, it’s that Wilson can make a movie about anything and make it absolutely brilliant."
— Ross Bonaime, Collider
"The History of Concrete gets you laughing hard, yet when it’s over, you come away feeling more optimistic about human existence."
— Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
"'The History of Concrete' may be one of the funniest documentaries you ever seen, but it also packs a surprising emotional punch."
— Daniel Howat, Next Best Picture
"You’re left wondering how a movie about concrete could leave a lump in your throat. But that’s how Wilson works, making us see what we might not have otherwise."
— Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times
"The History of Concrete is about so much more than just concrete. It might even be about everything... A tremendous ode to hope and kindness in the face of inevitable collapse."
— Matt Lynch, In Review Online
"Wilson’s debut feature The History of Concrete shows the expert essayist as sneakily profound as ever, contemplating life and art and piecing together meaning from the fragments."
— Nicolas Rapold, Sight & Sound
"Illuminating, fascinating, hilarious. ... Making something special out of something we never think about is John Wilson's specialty. ... Coalesces into a warm-hearted hug, overflowing with poignance."
— Peter Martin, ScreenAnarchy
"I doubt any movie, especially not any documentary, will make me laugh harder this year, and many of its emotional grace notes land fully. Even with my high expectations, The History of Concrete is a small triumph."
— Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter
"His deadpan look at our crumbling infrastructure becomes an unexpectedly moving meditation on impermanence—and a reminder that documentaries can be both informative and a source of personal expression."
— Brian Eggert, Deep Focus Review
"The History of Concrete is a marvelous experience, fascinating and funny, strange and strangely moving. It will appeal most to fans who watched his show, but it also could serve as an entry point for those who want more weirdness and wonder."
— Kimber Myers, Crooked Marquee
