Maiden

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: June 28, 2019

8.2	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 23 Ratings

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shermyOct 26, 2019

Terrific story about a very exciting event and an extremely capable woman, but the movie just seemed to me like a boring collection of fuzzy at-sea short takes, and Twitter length interviews. Almost like a puff piece for Tracy Edwards. WhenTerrific story about a very exciting event and an extremely capable woman, but the movie just seemed to me like a boring collection of fuzzy at-sea short takes, and Twitter length interviews. Almost like a puff piece for Tracy Edwards. When her boat finished the race at Southampton, accompanied by a huge flotilla of fans, I assumed she did quite well in the race. In fact she finished 18th out of the 21 boats that finished the race, and about 40 days behind the raw time winner. The movie gave the impression that throughout the race Maiden was contending for the lead. All the other boats were treated like chopped liver. (Not a spoiler because the movie never goes into this, but Wikipedia does.)

Even as a documentary, there should be a better way to present an exciting sea story other than a collection bland eye witness comments by a middle aged group of nice people.… Expand

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BHBarryJul 6, 2019

"Maiden" is a documentary directed by Alex Holmes which tells the story
of Tracy Edwards, a 24 year old sailing vessel cook who, in 1989, together with
her female companions, skippered the first all female crew to compete in the Whitbread"Maiden" is a documentary directed by Alex Holmes which tells the story
of Tracy Edwards, a 24 year old sailing vessel cook who, in 1989, together with
her female companions, skippered the first all female crew to compete in the
Whitbread Sail Around the World contest. More than the story of a sailing
contest, it is a testament to the tenacity and vision of this young girl who, despite
the chauvenism of the sailing community, achieved her goal and realized
her dream. This is film that every young woman should see and appreciate
for it demonstrates that dreams can become reality in spite of the prejudices
of a male dominated society and the obstacles in general that every dreamer
must inevitably encounter. Although the film could just as well have been
exhibited in a much shorter version, the viewer nevertheless experiences and
understands what these adventurous ladies had to encounter and how meaningful
what they accomplished meant to all womanhood far and beyond
the contest they participated in. I give the film an 8 for it is as inspirational
as it is entertaining.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJul 14, 2019

Although a little slow at the outset, this inspiring and entertaining documentary about the first all-female crew to participate in the round-the-world Whitbread yachting race is more than just a laudatory exercise in taking on the untried.Although a little slow at the outset, this inspiring and entertaining documentary about the first all-female crew to participate in the round-the-world Whitbread yachting race is more than just a laudatory exercise in taking on the untried. It's also an engaging, beautifully photographed adventure saga about an arduous task that supremely tests one's wits and endurance, regardless of gender or any other defining characteristic. A riveting, spellbinding tale that often has an edge-of-your-seat quality about it, quite rare for a documentary. See it and be both enlightened and entertained.… Expand

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MarcDoyleAug 11, 2019

An absolutely exhilarating film that demands to be seen on the big screen. My movie-of-the year (so far). There are some excellent movies that chronicle around-the-world voyages, including the excellent Deep Water, but this on is special inAn absolutely exhilarating film that demands to be seen on the big screen. My movie-of-the year (so far). There are some excellent movies that chronicle around-the-world voyages, including the excellent Deep Water, but this on is special in so many respects. I was the only person in my theater (late show), but I was laughing, cheering, and there were tears in my eyes at several points. When a movie does that to you, you're compelled to spread the word. Kudos to the director, but even bigger praise to Tracy Edwards her VERY talented crew.… Expand