Review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) by Sean W — 11 Aug 2007

This movie has held up well for being 13 years old. Great James Horner score is a plus.

This review of Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) was written by Sean W on 11 Aug 2007.

Searching for Bobby Fischer has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Jonathan L (683) on 07 Oct 2015

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 11 Jan 2015

It is one entry in a popular and predictable genre, but it is done tastefully. Its subject also seems more beautiful and regal than the others…

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