The Dark Horse

Broad Green Pictures | Release Date: April 1, 2016

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Ratings

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Brent_MarchantApr 17, 2016

A slightly overlong but otherwise-engaging biopic about the life of Maori speed chess champion Genesis Potini, who battled bipolar disorder while coaching proteges from troubled backgrounds. Despite some intermittent pacing issues and someA slightly overlong but otherwise-engaging biopic about the life of Maori speed chess champion Genesis Potini, who battled bipolar disorder while coaching proteges from troubled backgrounds. Despite some intermittent pacing issues and some horrendous sound quality problems during the first 30 minutes, the film delivers on all other fronts, with superb performances from its excellent ensemble cast (especially protagonist Cliff Curtis) and a nuanced script that tackles its complex story line on multiple levels. A heartrending, inspiring tale for more than just fans of the game.… Expand

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smiyamotJul 15, 2016

What is it about chess geniuses (Bobby Fischer) that makes them mental cases? This guy is a Maori who has his demons. He comes from a depressed area and no one there has much reason to fight for something better. He sees a kid's chess clubWhat is it about chess geniuses (Bobby Fischer) that makes them mental cases? This guy is a Maori who has his demons. He comes from a depressed area and no one there has much reason to fight for something better. He sees a kid's chess club and that gives him something to focus on to help him fight his mental problems. It also helps the kids to stay out of trouble. And the biggest surprise, it's a true story. It's sad to see how many people in this world have such a hard life. Reality check!… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 24, 2016

The Dark Horse shows how powerful and dark this horse (Genesis Potini (Cliff Curtis)) can be. I have never experienced a movie about chess that can be so dark and energetic at some times.

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CaptainEveApr 22, 2016

Incredible film making relying on performances and closeups to bring the emotional content to the surface. Curtis excels in the role of Genesis whose struggles with bi polar disease and his attempts to deal with its consequences, leave youIncredible film making relying on performances and closeups to bring the emotional content to the surface. Curtis excels in the role of Genesis whose struggles with bi polar disease and his attempts to deal with its consequences, leave you both feeling sad for him and celebrating his triumphs at the same time. The story telling by this film maker should be celebrated as well.… Expand

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