Critical Thinking

December. 18,2020      
Rating:
6.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

John Leguizamo as  Mario Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones as  Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams as  Mr. Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as  Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel as  Rodelay Medina
Will Hochman as  Gil Luna
Zora Casebere as  Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez as  Andre Lamar
Todd Allen Durkin as  Detective Ransone
Brandon Somers as  Harutyun Akopyan

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Reviews

Cubussoli
2020/12/18

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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ShangLuda
2020/12/19

Admirable film.

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Curapedi
2020/12/20

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

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Portia Hilton
2020/12/21

Blistering performances.

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