Review of Pawn Sacrifice (2015) by Joe Neumaier for New York Daily News — 16 Sep 2015
Maguire’s portrayal of Fischer’s volatility, disconnect and inner demons is gripping. It’s his best performance since “Wonder Boys” (2000). Schreiber hardly says anything, yet he’s gloweringly good.
He acts with his jowls and brow and swept-back hair, making the sort-of rock-’n’-roll Spassky a polar opposite, but strategic equal, to Fischer. Saarsgaard is also terrific, lending a quiet air of solemnity and thoughtfulness.
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This review of Pawn Sacrifice (2015) was written by Joe Neumaier and published by New York Daily News on 16 Sep 2015.
Pawn Sacrifice has generally received positive reviews.
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