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Planet B-Boy (2008)
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Reviews Counted:37
Fresh:33
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6.9/10
Consensus: Lee's dazzling documentary makes a compelling argument for breakdancing as an art form.
Theatrical Release:Mar 21, 2008 Limited
Synopsis: With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, Planet B-Boy is set in the International world of b-boying - the urban dance more commonly known as "breakdancing." Weaving between the vivid... [More]
Director: Benson Lee
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Reviews for Planet B-Boy
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Great entertainment backed with profound social and cultural insight about the worldwide grass roots importance of breakdancing. After admiring the dancers' athleticism, you'll want to hit the gym. Full Review |
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Benson Lee's crackling 2007 video documentary follows five teams as they compete for a world title, with one amazing number after another showcasing the dancers' chorus-line precision, gymnastic athleticism, and thematic novelty. Full Review |
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3/5 |
What they all have in common, as Quik, a member of Japan's Ichigeki Crew, explains, is a passion for the border-busting power dance, movement as a movement, freedom of expression, wild-style. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
An exhilarating documentary about street dancers from around the globe. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
If Benson Lee's intention with Planet B-Boy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success. With a few caveats. Full Review |
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3/4 |
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. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
If I could, I would spin on my head to express how much I enjoyed Planet B-Boy. Full Review |
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3/4 |
While the film stresses how hip-hop unifies different cultures, it's interesting to see how each culture's youth has appropriated the principles of hip-hop for its own self-expression. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
The seemingly endless performances can be a bit much, but Lee's sensitivity to the need of these dancers to say something about themselves through dazzling moves is memorable. Full Review |
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B+ |
Hip-hop fans should flock to Planet B-Boy to see what break dancing looks like around the world, but so should movie-musical and performance-art fans who love intelligent and aggressive improvisation and energy. Full Review |
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B- |
Regardless of its shortcomings, there is a variety of break dancing on display here that will bring the viewer up to speed on the state of the art. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Planet B-Boy effortlessly makes the case that breakdancing is a genuine art form. Mixing ballet and the street, the crews are dazzling. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
An exuberant study of the ways competition and collaboration can team up when it comes to the creativity of these guys. Full Review |
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3/4 |
The battles in Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy are exceptional. The movie's not bad, either. Full Review |
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B |
...a well-balance work that captures the often jaw dropping performances by the dancers. Full Review |
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After watching this movie, I felt like every nerve ending in my body was shooting sparks. No wonder these boys dedicate their lives to this dance. It's electrifying. Full Review |
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3/4 |
The film overflows with displays of explosive dancing and does a superb job showing the form's incredible complexity and technical diversity. Full Review |
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So while I might complain about some of Lee's filmmaking choices, I feel nothing but wonder and delight at seeing these dancers excel at something they love so passionately. Full Review |
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