Fire in Babylon
Tribeca Film | Release Date: July 22, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
1
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneySep 11, 2013
Crisply shot and edited, with effective use of Ashutosh Phatak’s graceful music, this is a powerful documentary that demands to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. Read full review
70
The New York TimesMike HaleJul 22, 2011
It all adds up to an entertaining 88 minutes, despite the film's ramshackle construction and its once-over-lightly approach to political, cultural and athletic history. Read full review
70
Village VoiceNick SchagerJul 19, 2011
Riley shrewdly maintains focus on how the players co-opted the merciless tactics of their invective-hurling adversaries for their own, and the region's, self-actualization. Read full review
60
EmpirePhil de SemlyenJul 19, 2011
A treat for cricket fans who'll thrill to this nostalgic look back at one of sport's greatest teams. Read full review
60
VarietyCharles GantJul 19, 2011
This triumph-of-the-underdogs tale is enjoyable in the retelling, despite its repetitious hammering of the message. Read full review
38
Slant MagazineChris CabinJul 19, 2011
Perhaps because the Caribbean serves as its main setting, Fire in Babylon simply can't help but take it easy. Read full review
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