Cassandro

"Cassandro soars from the opening bell."

"Tender and uplifting."

"(Bernal) soars in Roger Ross Williams' wonderful narrative feature debut."

"A winner."

"Triumphant."

"Gael García Bernal gives a career-best performance."

"Roger Ross Williams nimbly maneuvers past the clichés in (this) respectful biopic."

"A fabulous central performance from Gael García Bernal."

"Gael García Bernal lights up the ring."

"The fantastic fight scenes are supercharged by heart-stirring drama and character analysis."

"Blends an inspirational sports story with naturalistic drama for a film that skirts many of the tragic clichés of LGBTQ+ biopics."

"A pure celebration of an under-sung exótico hero."

"Gael García Bernal shines."

"Offers food for thought for those who can stand the languorous pace."

"Gael García Bernal is fantastic."

"Sometimes feels like passable stage fighting: elegantly executed but drained of danger."

"Gael García Bernal is terrific, but this fighting tale is sadly formulaic."

"A welcome antidote to toxic machismo showmanship."

"An unexpectedly mellow affair of the heart, with Bernal completely winning you over."

"Gael García Bernal triumphs."

"Cassandro is saved by the electric lead performance of Bernal."