
Dangerous Moves
1985, Mystery and thriller, 1h 40m
6 Reviews 250+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Akiva Liebskind
Pavius Fromm
Henia Liebskind
Marina Fromm
Tac-Tac
Stepan Ivanovitch Kerossian
Critic Reviews for Dangerous Moves
All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2)
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A competent though tepid character drama.
April 14, 2020 | Full Review… -
This well executed thriller about a chess game between a Soviet citizen and a Soviet exile won the 1984 foreign lingo Oscar
January 2, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
An engrossing Swiss film that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the cerebral sport of chess.
August 22, 2004 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
This movie has dated considerably and can best be called a cold war relic. Still, I did find it intriguing and an interesting premise.
March 2, 2004 | Rating: 73/100 | Full Review… -
a relatively charming endgame doesn't save Dangerous Moves from its ordinary opening and unimaginative middle game performances.
June 22, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
a metaphor for not just east vs. west, but life vs. life.
June 19, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Audience Reviews for Dangerous Moves
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Jul 22, 2014A Soviet exile and a Soviet citizen are pitted in a high-pressure chess match. While some of the events, like the witch doctor in the audience, are funny and interesting, as a whole, this film is about as exciting and entertaining as you'd think a film about chess would be. What the film fails to do is get into the heads of these players to the point that their machinations raise to the level of compelling drama. Overall, I balk at calling a film boring, but honesty compels me to say that Dangerous Moves is kinda boring.Jim H Super Reviewer
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May 31, 2013Taut, well acted Cold War type political thriller in which the battlefield is the world championship chess match between a Soviet and a Soviet defector. Won the Best Foreign Language Oscar. Excellent movie.Morris N Super Reviewer
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