
Screen Daily
Has plenty of heart, which unfortunately can’t make up for its fairly uninspired design and predictable trajectory.
Full reviewGolden 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.
Has plenty of heart, which unfortunately can’t make up for its fairly uninspired design and predictable trajectory.
Full reviewA bit of a connect-the-inspirational-dots movie, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be inspired.
Full reviewIf nothing else, Critical Thinking reminds you what a chess player can look like.
Full reviewUnlike 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.
Full reviewCritical Thinking is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Binge.
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