Review of Racing Dreams (2010) by Sean P — 03 Mar 2011

One of the best documentary films I've seen in quite some time. Underrated and relatively unshown, this film about it's stars is a true "coming of age" film...

This review of Racing Dreams (2010) was written by Sean P on 03 Mar 2011.

Racing Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert Abele (1,309) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 15 May 2010

The film doesn't always follow up on its more interesting issues: safety, technique, financial hardship, even the sport's history…

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By Eric Hynes (189) for Time Out (7,510) on 28 Jun 2013

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By Patrick D (1,000) on 22 Feb 2014

Interesting coming-of-age documentary set in the world of junior go-kart racing. Bonus points for a great soundtrack by The National…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 19 May 2010

Even if you consider NASCAR itself a bore, you'll find this snapshot of what's often called its version of Little League compulsively watchable…

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By Steve Persall (1,105) for Tampa Bay Times (1,287) on 17 Oct 2013

It can get a bit redundant but always remains interesting, as young lives take shape on an asphalt oval…

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By Luke M (834) on 28 Apr 2011

This is the most beautifully executed documentary I have seen and you don't have to be a racing fan to fall in love with this film…

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By Perri Nemiroff (375) for CinemaBlend (829) on 12 Aug 2010

NASCAR enthusiast or not, it's a universally touching and charming film with the power to capture the heart of any viewer…

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By Stephanie Zacharek (2,333) for Movieline (883) on 07 Jul 2010

If nothing else the racing scenes -- which look terrific, crisp and colorful, like the rest of the film -- will help the childless get in touch…

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By Tony Macklin (521) for Fayetteville Free Weekly (88) on 14 May 2010

Director Marshall Curry's film smacks of being too much of a home movie. And the kids' narration and commentary sometimes seems practiced…

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By Andrew Schenker (354) for Village Voice (8,525) on 31 Mar 2017

No less than for the black inner-city teens of Hoop Dreams, cash is the name of the game in Curry's fascinating doc, even as the kids' motivation…

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