Planet B-Boy
Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: March 21, 2008 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
63
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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
2
Negative:
1
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83
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
The shows themselves are extraordinary, especially Japan's Ichigei group, which has the all-out fun and athleticism of a vitaminized Twyla Tharp troupe. Read full review
75
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The crews are perfectly cast for maximum drama. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Though he doesn't break any new documentary ground, Lee knows how to shoot his subjects. Their stories are moving, and their moves are thrilling. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleDavid Wiegand
Infectiously energetic. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
It looks great and the dancing is the kind of stuff that would upstage the average pop star. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
What's fun about Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy isn't just the amazingly athletic displays of B-boys he puts on screen, but the film's sense of cultural discovery. Read full review
70
VarietyDennis Harvey
Often exhilarating docu charts several breakdancing crews' path to the Battle of the Year, which hosts national winners from 18 countries -- not excluding Israel, Belgium or Latvia -- in dazzling competitive displays. Read full review
70
The New York TimesMatt Zoller Seitz
From moment to moment, Planet B-Boy is fun, sometimes thrilling and packed with illuminating details and striking personalities. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJustin Lowe
An eye-catching combination of cultural history, performer profiles and competition footage that should see enthusiastic response from niche audiences in urban and specialty venues. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
It turns out globalization has its good points after all, and they're sporting Chucks, Kangols, and post-Gomi DIY gear. Spin again. Read full review
50
Village VoiceEd Gonzalez
Lee pays little attention to the roots of breakdancing or how it helped to spread hip-hop worldwide, choosing instead to obsess over the mad skillz of his international subjects. Read full review
50
Washington PostAnn Hornaday
For all the energy and personality of its subjects, Planet B-Boy tends to drag, especially toward the competition finals. Read full review
25
New York PostKyle Smith
Proves that what might be (but probably isn't) worth five minutes of your time while you're passing through the Times Square subway station really isn't worth a 1 1/2-hour movie. Read full review
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