Reviews

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  A riveting documentary about the troubled US chess champion and his battle with Boris Spassky

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  Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian 4/5

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  A mesmerising documentary

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  Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times 4/5

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  So incredible and so tragic that even those with no knowledge of chess will be enthralled

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  David Edwards, The Daily Mirror 4/5

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  Bobby Fischer Against The World could be six times as long and still have you on the edge of your seat

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  Charlotte O'Sullivan, The Evening Standard 4/5

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  Liz Garbus’ intimate film combines impressive archive footage with candid interviews with Fischer’s friends and colleagues.

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  Tom Dawson, Total Film 4/5

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  A superbly made documentary that tells a genuinely fascinating story

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  Matthew Turner, ViewLondon 4/5

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  A compelling look at the tragic and bizarre life of an enigmatic champion

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  Nev Pierce, Empire Magazine 4/5

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  Liz Garbus’ lovingly realised film peels away the various skins of this very curious onion

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  Paul Dale, The List 4/5

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  Garbus' film explores the intellectual beauty of the game balanced against the erratic and enigmatic Fischer.

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  David McGinty, The Skinny 4/5

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  It’s a fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking movie.

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  Andy Lea, Daily Star 4/5