Review of War Dance (2007) by Maya S — 22 Jul 2008

Loved it...very heart-wrenching and inspiring.

This review of War Dance (2007) was written by Maya S on 22 Jul 2008.

War Dance has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sergiu C (19) on 15 Sep 2009

Apears sureal that young children who endured the horrors of war, some of which even being forced to murder, are ever capable to be children…

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By Kelley H (52) on 28 Nov 2009

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By Marc Mohan (821) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 13 May 2012

Isn't meant to be a depressing experience, as each of these unfortunate souls recovers a sense of pride in themselves and their tribe through music…

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By E L (691) on 24 Dec 2011

One of the most moving experiences I've had in a movie theater in a while. It is equally heartbreaking and uplifting…

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By David Edelstein (2,124) for New York Magazine (Vulture) (3,519) on 08 Apr 2017

For these kids to sing and dance with all their hearts, they need to go to a place in themselves that should be closed down forever…

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By Raymond M (59) on 22 Feb 2009

Wow, our life is so easy and most of the time we do nothing because life gets us down. Turn on you nextfix/xbox and you will see…

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By Jennie Punter (195) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 17 Sep 2016

This film offers a child's perspective on the ravages and complexity of war and is also a convincing testament to the healing power of creative…

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By Memo P (68) on 26 May 2015

Deconstruction into the past of child victims of war to aspire to escape through music…

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By Lisa K (449) on 22 Feb 2009

Just incredible. This is one of the absolute BEST documentaries that I have ever seen…

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By Pascal T (62) on 07 Apr 2009

Visually stunning. This film is so perfectly shot and narrated that I wonder if it's real. Naturally superb music and dance. A must see…

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