Rising Phoenix
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): August 26, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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100
The TelegraphGerard O'DonovanSep 10, 2020
Every story here has heart, soul and grit. Read full review
88
RogerEbert.comNell MinowAug 27, 2020
The bodies of the competitors are photographed to emphasize their strength, their power, and their unquestionable beauty; classical Greek-style statues modeled after the athletes frame the chapters of the film. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustAug 27, 2020
For anyone missing this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, postponed to March, Rising Phoenix is a fitting bridge for one night, resoundingly demonstrating that an athlete is an athlete. You will never watch the games in the same way. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreAug 27, 2020
For a fairly generic sports documentary, Rising Phoenix still manages a few thrills, some moving moments and a lot of sports action. Read full review
60
The GuardianLeslie FelperinAug 27, 2020
The film would have been more effective if its relentlessly uplifting score didn’t keep figuratively prodding the viewer in the chest, telling us to feel moved, dammit. Likewise, the editing is annoyingly frenetic at times, and you long for a more measured approach that would allow you to appreciate the athletes’ skills, instead of seeing their prowess chopped up into tiny snippets of footage. Read full review
50
The New York TimesNatalia WinkelmanAug 27, 2020
By avoiding complexity, Rising Phoenix preserves its inspiring mood, but offers only a platform for champions who already dominate the arena. Read full review
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