Go Tigers!
Docurama | Release Date: September 21, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews
Positive:
11
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Chicago TribuneRobert K. Elder
A superbly crafted piece of humanistic cinema.
80
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
The politicizing is intense, but the actual game footage is even more engrossing; Carlson uses both digital video and 16mm film to put us squarely in the midst of the gridiron brouhaha.
80
Film ThreatTim Sanger
Sports fans will go nuts over it, as will anyone who appreciates the fine cinematic storytelling on display in the film. Read full review
60
Village VoiceMark Holcomb
This sly, sobering doc exposes the grievously fucked-up priorities surrounding the sport in a small town with little else on which to hang its hopes. Read full review
70
New Times (L.A.)Luke Y. Thompson
If you're a football fan, chances are you won't be bored, and the distraction may be quite welcome. As for everyone else, you may lose interest right around the third quarter. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineSteve Simels
The film is at heart a look at a unique slice of Americana, particularly an opening montage in which we realize that football here is a cradle-to-the-grave proposition -- literally. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Never disrespectful. It leaves you liking and even admiring the people of Massillon for their spunk and their passionate commitment to carrying on a hallowed tradition. Read full review
60
L.A. WeeklyMark Olsen
Among the film's other drawbacks are how conventional it feels in its structure and strategy, often misguidedly going for the epic high-key feel of classic NFL Films on a low-key, DV budget. Read full review
50
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
The movie clearly portrays how the glory and salvation of being a team hero is ephemeral.
80
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
Energetic and absorbing documentary. Read full review
100
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Beautifully edited, Go Tigers! is an enthralling look at the drama that can transpire in the autumn of one small town on any given Friday. Read full review
70
Rolling StonePeter Travers
The funny and touching result is worth cheering for. Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
Takes too long to get its themes and characters out on the field. Read full review
80
VarietyJoe Leydon
Arguably the best sports-oriented documentary since "Hoop Dreams." Read full review
75
New York PostLou Lumenick
A nifty piece of entertainment that says a lot about American society. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
A documentary about a town of 33,000 so consumed by football it makes South Bend and Green Bay look distracted. Read full review
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