Critical Thinking

2020

Action / Drama

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 89% · 34 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 89% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 3062 3.1K

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Plot summary

Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

Director

John Leguizamo Photo
John Leguizamo

Top cast

John Leguizamo Photo
John Leguizamo as Mario Martinez
Carlos Guerrero Photo
Carlos Guerrero as Mr. Mann
Mike Benitez Photo
Mike Benitez as Jitney Bus Driver
Michael Kenneth Williams Photo
Michael Kenneth Williams as Mr. Roundtree
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1 hr 50 min
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1280*528
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English 5.1
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by nouyrigatantoine 6 / 10

nice movie

Nice film on the true story of young people from the slums trained in chess, and pushed by their teacher to take competitions.John Leguizamo directs here his first feature film that smacks of the 90s.Nice to watch.
Reviewed by noahharrigan 8 / 10

Something Different

This is definitely one of the best movies I've watched in quite some time. John Leguizamo played a great role as the school teacher and chess coach. I'm so used to seeing him in side roles in dark and shadowy films but his acting as a teacher and chess coach was really good. It's a different role for him and overall this is just a different type of movie that really isn't similar to anything I've ever watch; specifically regarding chess.Another thing about this movie I like is the vibe - it's one of those movies where the teacher plays a big role in getting the students on the right path while keeping them inspired to stick together as a chess team. One of those "inspired by a sport/game" kind of movies.
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