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Documentary about three adolescents vying for the National Championship of the World Karting Association, an entry point to NASCAR racing. Cast:Annabeth Barnes, Josh Hobson, Brandon WarrenDirector:Marshall CurryRelease Date:May 21, 2010DVD Release:September 21, 2010From:Hannover HouseRating:PGLength:1 hr 33 min
Racing Dreams played in regional release to very good reviews. • Curt Holman wrote in Atlanta Creative Loafing, "...engrossing... finds young protagonists with such intriguing personal stories, the audience cares more about their lives than who crosses the finish line first." • And David Edelstein wrote in New York Magazine, "...ridiculously engaging... Its three subjects grow and change before your eyes." More Reviews Below...
Racing Dreams Positive Reviews (11 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (7 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...more interested in the lives of children on the verge of adolescence than in giving viewers the cheap thrill of vicarious competition and heaping glory on the winners."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 717 words, 07/09/10
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: EXCELLENT(cg) "Marshall Curry's outstanding documentary won't just entertain your family for a little while. It'll also inspire everyone to get back outside, and find a new passion."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 123 words, 07/09/10
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...the emotional dynamics of the trio of hopefuls, and their touching relationships with the parents or guardians who work hard at enabling their passion, set a solid pace."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 232 words, 07/23/10
Kyle Smith, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...rich in humor and heartbreak, wryly observant (there is a Karting for Christ service at one race) yet free from snark. Make a pit stop to see it."(See all of Kyle Smith's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 213 words, 07/10/10
David Edelstein, New York Magazine: EXCELLENT "...ridiculously engaging... a mix of rough and slick, edited (tastefully) for melodrama and pathos... Its three subjects grow and change before your eyes."(See all of David Edelstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 07/05/10
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a darned entertaining way to get a handle on a sport that can seem like a bunch of cars doing circles for a crowd that seems most interested in seeing the next epic wreck."(See all of Roger Moore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 442 words, 05/21/10
Steve Persall, St. Petersburg Times: VERY GOOD(cg) "...makes these kids into our unofficial little brothers and sister for 96 minutes.... It can get a bit redundant but always remains interesting, as young lives take shape..."(See all of Steve Persall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 394 words, 05/20/10
Curt Holman, Atlanta Creative Loafing: EXCELLENT(cg) "...engrossing... finds young protagonists with such intriguing personal stories, the audience cares more about their lives than who crosses the finish line first."(See all of Curt Holman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 565 words, 05/19/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...more interested in the lives of children on the verge of adolescence than in giving viewers the cheap thrill of vicarious competition and heaping glory on the winners."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 717 words, 07/09/10
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...the emotional dynamics of the trio of hopefuls, and their touching relationships with the parents or guardians who work hard at enabling their passion, set a solid pace."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 232 words, 07/23/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: OUTSTANDING "Half lean, mean racing saga and half in-depth character study... the perceptively balanced 'Dreams' transitions seamlessly from domestic drama to 70-mph heats."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 547 words, 05/04/09
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...the emotional dynamics of the trio of hopefuls, and their touching relationships with the parents or guardians who work hard at enabling their passion, set a solid pace."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 232 words, 07/23/10
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...more interested in the lives of children on the verge of adolescence than in giving viewers the cheap thrill of vicarious competition and heaping glory on the winners."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 717 words, 07/09/10
6.4 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Racing Dreams's reviews are separated by an average 6.4 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Racing Dreams's reviews cover 12.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,888 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 354 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Racing Dreams Coverage, Volume & Length (11 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 31 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Racing Dreams's reviews on average broke 31 days after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Racing Dreams's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Racing Dreams (11 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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