It's the best sports documentary since "Hoop Dreams," a great piece of work."Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lisa Schwarzbaum
The filmmaking is as strong as the subject matter, with an elegant structure.Read Full Review »
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USA Today: Claudia Puig
Murderball brilliantly captures the intensity of the little-known athletic competition, offering more intimacy and drama than most Hollywood sports movies.Read Full Review »
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Boston Globe: Ty Burr
Murderball is a paradox: a movie about quadriplegics that insists we look beyond their disability.Read Full Review »
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
This is one of those rare docs, like "Hoop Dreams," where life provides a better ending than the filmmakers could have hoped for. Also like "Hoop Dreams," it's not really a sports film; it's a film that uses sport as a way to see into lives, hopes and fears.Read Full Review »
A thoughtful and provocative look at a previously little-seen world.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: Stephen Holden
The evenness of its emotional pitch almost incidentally helps the film become an unusually deep exploration of sports, machismo and the competitive spirit.Read Full Review »
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ReelViews: James Berardinelli
The emotional resonance that results from the focus on several unique individuals is what makes this a worthwhile viewing experience.Read Full Review »
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