Review of Pawn Sacrifice (2015) by Jason M — 09 Dec 2015

Mr Fischer I think you are ingenious! I'm sorry I never met you...

This review of Pawn Sacrifice (2015) was written by Jason M on 09 Dec 2015.

Pawn Sacrifice has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ers . (97) on 28 Dec 2016

Abd nin ünlü ve kafadan kaç?k satrançc?s? Bobby Ficsher in hayat?n? anlatan film, güzeldi ;)…

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This movie was brilliant, Toby really pushes his artistic creativity as an actor, the story might be bland in some parts, basically 'play Chess…

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Bobby Fischer is a name that I was familiar with but, if I'm honest, I've have struggled to remember why…

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By M. Faust (314) for The Public (Buffalo) (288) on 09 Oct 2017

As so often happens in films that begin with the phrase Based on a true story, Pawn Sacrifice is a cunningly crafted entertainment that does…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 04 Mar 2018

Another side to Fischer that I did not know. But in terms of entertainment, it could have been whittled down in length…

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By Brandon G (240) on 17 May 2016

A fascinating character piece, Pawn Sacrifice looks at the tragedy and genius of chess Grandmaster Bobby Fischer…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 13 May 2016

Intriguing story about a genius yet delusional man. Unfortunately caught up in games of nations as pawns themselves…

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By Accurate M (35) on 04 Jul 2017

Thoroughly enjoyable biopic about chess legend. It's pretty entertaining for most of it too. Tobey Maguire is fantastic too…

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By Boon Chan (86) for The Straits Times (Singapore) (616) on 23 May 2016

[Zwick] makes the historic matches come to life, such that even non-players will appreciate the gripping excitement and intellectual rigour…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 10 Jan 2017

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