Review of Brooklyn Castle (2012) by Dariush A — 26 Oct 2012

A fantastic and remarkable movie. This documentary had more heart than anything in recent memory, and is well worth you time and money.

This review of Brooklyn Castle (2012) was written by Dariush A on 26 Oct 2012.

Brooklyn Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Darwin H (2) on 22 Nov 2012

Great documentary film. It was delightful and inspiring to see these teens so engaged with the game of chess and their education…

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By Morris N (358) on 24 Nov 2012

It's excellent. The critics are absolutely right about this movie. You do not need to know chess to enjoy it…

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By Ellen S (133) on 25 Nov 2012

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By Linda Barnard (586) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 28 Mar 2013

Brooklyn Castle is inspiring stuff that grabs you by the throat and will leave you cheering - quietly of course. No shouting in a chess match…

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By David Hinckley (25) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 06 Oct 2013

Brooklyn Castle does a superb job of celebrating the triumph while reinforcing the relentless vigilance it requires from everyone involved…

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 27 Jul 2013

A 1 hr 42 min movie that you wish was WAY longer…

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By Mark Feeney (434) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 15 Nov 2012

The biggest complaint about Brooklyn Castle is that there's not enough of her. A presence as magnetic as Vicary's demands more screen time…

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AMAZ--ING!! Inner city kids doing something positive- to make their school become a legacy?? What??? Why can't they show this on the news…

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