Shadow Boxers
Swerve Films | Release Date: May 12, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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90
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
As smooth and powerfully packed as its protagonist. Read full review
83
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
The chief problem with Shadow Boxers is that it's too short. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
Could use more background and personal detail on Rijker, but Bankowsky's tight, no- frills approach is always compelling. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
Savvy, unflinching, often bloody documentary. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Upbeat. Read full review
63
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
What makes Shadow Boxers special is how Bankowsky restores the woman's touch that always seems intentionally excised from coverage of the sport without comprising their participation in the sport. Read full review
63
New York PostHannah Brown
A compelling and beautifully photographed documentary. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
By trying to be both a portrait of Rijker and an introduction to women's boxing, it shortchanges both subjects. Read full review
60
Chicago ReaderTed Shen
Compensates with a sharp sense of rhythm, using hip-hop and turntablist sounds by Zoel to fuel Anthony Hardwick and Tony Wolberg's aggressive cinematography. Read full review
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