The Cage Fighter
Sundance Selects | Release Date: February 2, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
IndieWireEric KohnApr 11, 2017
The movie works as a fascinating psychological dissection, and avoids any precise judgement of Carman’s habits. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersFeb 1, 2018
At just 81 minutes, The Cage Fighter has been whittled down to its fighting weight, trimmed of every ounce of fat. Unay tells Carman's story without interviews or narration, but the film lands every punch without their help. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyFeb 2, 2018
A movie that’s a pleasure to watch. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineChuck BowenJan 28, 2018
The Cage Fighter isn't sentimental about the notion of an aging sports hero who needs one more day in the proverbial sun, recognizing that desire as macho folly. Read full review
70
VarietyDennis HarveyApr 26, 2017
An engaging and sympathetic documentary. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 3, 2018
Lacking narration or graphics, the documentary employs a fly-on-the-wall approach that proves frustrating. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergFeb 1, 2018
The Cage Fighter is not riveting from moment to moment, but Mr. Unay allows the movie’s themes to click into place beautifully toward the end. Read full review
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