Review of When We Were Kings (1996) by Philip N — 02 Sep 2007

One of the greatest documentaries, portraying the greatest living icon of all time.

This review of When We Were Kings (1996) was written by Philip N on 02 Sep 2007.

When We Were Kings has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kenneth L (949) on 15 Oct 2010

This is quite a good documentary. Muhammad Ali is just so much fun to watch. The man was walking charisma…

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By John A. Nesbit (472) for Old School Reviews (429) on 03 Mar 2011

Gast never makes a mistake by turning the camera on Ali-he comes through like a champ…

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By Alonso Díaz De La Vega (67) for El Universal (183) on 08 Jun 2016

A film that answers why Ali's death is so significant. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By John W (1,851) on 16 Sep 2011

This nearly made a boxing fan out of me. See it at your first opportunity to do so…

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By Alex S (2,786) on 06 May 2011

A brilliant story of a brilliant man, brilliantly told. Truly epic…

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By Dave C (1,370) on 10 Mar 2013

And you're always talking about, Muhammad, you're not the same man you were 10 years ago…

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 15 Nov 2014

The resulting film does have a makeshift quality to it, with the new footage, old newsreel shots, circa 1974 interviews, film of the fight…

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By Audrius M (119) on 11 Mar 2012

I'm young, I'm handsome, I'm fast, I'm pretty and can't possibly be beat. - Muhammad Ali…

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By Vishnu P (8) on 27 Oct 2012

Awesome documentary one of the best....... ALI-…

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By Greg S (1,081) on 21 May 2011

Documentary showing the Greatest against an almost unstoppable George Foreman (who I think could`ve beaten Iron Mike in his prime-Forman I…

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