Review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) by Colin J — 25 Oct 2010

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This review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) was written by Colin J on 25 Oct 2010.

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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 Jorge G (341) on 18 Sep 2014

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By Joe H (1,381) on 14 Nov 2013

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