Review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) by Scott W — 15 Jul 2015

Very good film with a strong emotional core. You don't have to know anything about chess to enjoy this.

This review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) was written by Scott W on 15 Jul 2015.

Searching for Bobby Fischer has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Adam R (2,773) on 25 Nov 2014

It was neat to see a chess movie even if it wasn't anything special. It's a feel-good family affair, but I thought it was a little corny…

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By Thomas K (624) on 26 Nov 2014

When I saw this film 21 years ago I loved it but never thought it would hold up nearly as well as it has…

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By Alberto Abuín (95) for Espinof (390) on 28 Aug 2016

A film full of love and passion for chess, especially when it gets compare with life in general. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Mike V (837) on 06 Jun 2013

Top notch, and Pomeranc, Mantegna, Fishburne, Allen, and Kingsley are all amazing…

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 26 Jun 2013

Writer-director Steven Zaillian proves as much of a prodigy as his chess-playing subject, turning out a film that is a beautifully calibrated…

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By Ilsa L (252) on 11 May 2014

Does exactly what it is supposed to, provides loving narrative about a boy and his father figures, it plays with the chess subject manner without…

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By Angela S (237) on 01 Jan 2015

One of the best movies I've seen. I don't know the first thing about chess but this is notreally about chess. It's about life. Awesome and inspiring…

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