Review of Maidentrip (2014) by David Ehrlich for Film.com — 16 Jan 2014

An instantly and enduringly compelling documentary.

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This review of Maidentrip (2014) was written by David Ehrlich and published by Film.com on 16 Jan 2014.

Maidentrip has generally received positive reviews.

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Maidentrip ends up being not necessarily about the amazing feat that Dekker accomplished, it’s about finding one’s true self, and enjoying…

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By Michael Nordine (446) for Village Voice (8,525) on 14 Jan 2014

Schlesinger seems in such a rush to guide us to the end unscathed that she sometimes loses sight of the small details that make this journey unique…

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By Keith Uhlich (870) for Time Out (7,510) on 14 Jan 2014

The real beauty of Maidentrip is how it downplays the go-for-glory aspect of the tale (this adolescent mariner’s aim is to become the youngest…

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By Kenji Fujishima (277) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 13 Jan 2014

A coming-of-age journey of self-realization, made immensely more involving by virtue of being seen through its subject's first-person perspective…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 04 Nov 2013

Jillian Schlesinger’s first feature, made in collaboration with Dekker and composed largely of footage that the hardy adventurer shot herself,…

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By David M (3,086) on 14 Mar 2015

This is another that I enjoyed. It's available on Netflix…

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By Beth B (201) on 08 Jul 2014

No way I could do this as an adult, let alone as a teenager. Amazing story but wonder how this young woman will live her life…

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By Christopher Campbell (291) for Nonfics (197) on 29 May 2014

Such a wonderful teen movie. Dekker is a shining presence on screen, star material in a way that makes the film very watchable…

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