Planet B-Boy (2008)Movie Reviews



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  • 83
    Baltimore Sun | Michael Sragow

    The shows themselves are extraordinary, especially Japan's Ichigei group, which has the all-out fun and athleticism of a vitaminized Twyla Tharp troupe. Read full review

  • 75
    Boston Globe | Wesley Morris

    It looks great and the dancing is the kind of stuff that would upstage the average pop star. Read full review

  • 75
    New York Daily News | Elizabeth Weitzman

    Though he doesn't break any new documentary ground, Lee knows how to shoot his subjects. Their stories are moving, and their moves are thrilling. Read full review

  • 75
    The Globe and Mail (Toronto) | Liam Lacey

    What's fun about Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy isn't just the amazingly athletic displays of B-boys he puts on screen, but the film's sense of cultural discovery. Read full review

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle |

    Infectiously energetic. Read full review

  • 75
    TV Guide | Maitland McDonagh

    The crews are perfectly cast for maximum drama. Read full review

  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    An eye-catching combination of cultural history, performer profiles and competition footage that should see enthusiastic response from niche audiences in urban and specialty venues. Read full review

  • 70
    The New York Times |

    From moment to moment, Planet B-Boy is fun, sometimes thrilling and packed with illuminating details and striking personalities. Read full review

  • 67
    Austin Chronicle | Marc Savlov

    It turns out globalization has its good points after all, and they're sporting Chucks, Kangols, and post-Gomi DIY gear. Spin again. Read full review

  • 25
    New York Post | Kyle Smith

    Proves that what might be (but probably isn't) worth five minutes of your time while you're passing through the Times Square subway station really isn't worth a 1 1/2-hour movie. Read full review

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