Review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) by Scott A — 24 Feb 2008

A very good, rainy-day Sunday flick. I'd recommend.

This review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) was written by Scott A on 24 Feb 2008.

Searching for Bobby Fischer has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 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 Aditya M (389) on 11 Oct 2014

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By Keith B (450) on 11 Mar 2014

The best sports movie ever made about a non-sport! Also, a wonderful movie for parents of young children…

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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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By Janette R (128) 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 Juan A (209) on 29 Nov 2014

I can't believe this movie is over 20 years. A forgotten favorite of mine and probably the best movie about sportsmanship…

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By Jonathan L (683) on 07 Oct 2015

Very character driving and makes you understand how delicate a gift can be and how it can be a burden when placed in the care of others…

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By Jorge G (341) on 18 Sep 2014

A geek weepy. Chess teacher named Bruce and a dad that takes him fishing instead of studying before the big match. Beautiful…

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