Palio
Picturehouse Entertainment | Release Date: November 6, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAug 20, 2015
While the races, which go back hundreds of years, last no more than 90 seconds each, Palio packs enough intrigue into its proceedings to practically fuel a miniseries. Read full review
80
Screen DailyDavid D'ArcyNov 5, 2015
Spender...has made a rare kind of documentary – muscular and refined, and a splendour for the eyes. Read full review
80
Time OutTrevor JohnstonNov 4, 2015
An absolute eye-opener, this unusually rich sports portrait should be seen on the biggest screen you can find. Read full review
80
CineVueLucy PopescuSep 25, 2015
Through this absorbing, sometimes disturbing documentary, Spender reveals much about Italy's underworld, as well as the people's passion for spectacle, their machismo, pride and their rivalry. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Kate TaylorJan 21, 2016
[A] fascinating documentary. Read full review
70
VarietyJoe LeydonNov 6, 2015
The film boasts characters as rich, and a narrative as entertaining, as might be found in the most crowd-pleasing of scripted sports sagas. Read full review
70
The New York TimesDaniel M. GoldNov 6, 2015
Despite its oversights, the film — shot and scored beautifully — is an enthusiastic introduction to this delirious event and its peposo of passion, style and intrigue. As the Sienese like to say, the Palio is life. Read full review
70
Village VoiceSam WeisbergNov 5, 2015
While Spender spends enough time with both new and retired jockey legends to collect a gold mine of macho, bullheaded rapport, you wish she delved deeper into the more sinister, behind-the-scenes wheelings and dealings. Read full review
60
The GuardianPeter BradshawSep 26, 2015
It is a handsome-looking film, though it has a promo look to it occasionally, like a lavish tourist ad. I loved the horse’s-eye view Spender gave us at one stage, careering around the track. Read full review
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