Jig

"Most of the interest is likely to reside in the film’s first half, which mixes scenes of intensive practice with a discussion of the material costs of the expensive, but likely unremunerative, pastime."

"As gripping as Spellbound and as enjoyably kitsch as Eurovision."

"Class, gender and ethnic issues get pushed to the sidelines in favor of rote who-will-win suspense."

"Compelling for 40 minutes, but Sue Bourne's documentary about the 40th Irish Dancing championship stumbles into X Factor-style pathos."

"This highly involving film deftly captures the unique physical, emotional and financial aspects of diving into competitive Irish dance, with the participants' addictive immersion the overwhelming takeaway."

"The dancing is, in its way, breathtaking."

"Too close to a TV dance competition show to go far in theaters."

"They're all fascinating 
 subjects — or would be if Jig didn't dance around their personal stories in favor of overheated waiting-for-the-scores suspense."

"This is more of a balanced portrait than a hilarious one, but it’s well filmed, and certainly one for dance fans."