Critical Thinking

2020

117 mins

Golden Globe-nominee John Leguizamo directs and stars in this underdog drama based on the true story of five Latino and Black... More

Golden Globe-nominee John Leguizamo directs and stars in this underdog drama based on the true story of five Latino and Black teenagers from an underserved Miami ghetto who, with the help of their unconventional teacher (Leguizamo), take on the National Chess Championship.

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Critical Thinking | Ratings & Reviews

97_%34 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
91_%308 reviews
Audience score rating

"Has plenty of heart, which unfortunately can’t make up for its fairly uninspired design and predictable trajectory."

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Screen Daily

"A bit of a connect-the-inspirational-dots movie, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be inspired."

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Variety

"Has a sweetness that softens its flaws."

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The New York Times

"If nothing else, Critical Thinking reminds you what a chess player can look like."

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RogerEbert.com

"Has enough thrills, excitement, and, most of all, hope to recommend."

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Film Threat

"Unlike some movies that feature a group of urban teens inspired by a teacher and their lessons, it doesn’t make it seem like merely winning a chess tournament will make all the problems in their lives go away."

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