Review of Dragonslayer (2011) by Skipp D — 22 Jan 2013

Skreech (just about) holds his life together better than the crumbling pools he skates in. Insightful documentary.

This review of Dragonslayer (2011) was written by Skipp D on 22 Jan 2013.

Dragonslayer has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stevenf (209) on 07 Jun 2013

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By Robbi C (3) on 01 Jul 2012

Beautifully shot! I loved it! Never seen a guy skate a pool fully nude. I don't know enough to be insulted - Skreech: the definition of odd…

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By Joel L (119) on 06 Nov 2011

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By Eric Kohn (1,203) for indieWire (3,631) on 01 Nov 2011

The measured vérité style of Frederick Wiseman meets the visual polish of Terrence Malick in Dragonslayer, a fascinating slice of crude Americana…

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By John Defore (1,351) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 08 Nov 2011

The portrait is dispiriting overall, inspiring little affection from viewers, but feels authentic and fair…

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By Keith H (271) on 29 Nov 2013

Dragonslayer gives a somewhat interesting look at the burnout skater Skreech. Unfortunately that's all there really is to it…

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By Iammensa (6) on 27 May 2012

Being a skateboarder I wish I could like this movie…

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By Robert Koehler (477) for Variety (12,700) on 12 Nov 2011

The film observes a guy verging on poverty or riches with a bounty of beautiful imagery and fresh angles on skateboarding culture…

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By Stephen Cole (251) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 15 Dec 2011

Dragonslayer documents what happened when California stopped dreaming…

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By Maarrk H (88) on 10 Jan 2012

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