The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.... (Full plot summary below)
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The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.
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| The TelegraphGerard O'DonovanEvery story here has heart, soul and grit. |
| RogerEbert.comNell MinowThe bodies of the competitors are photographed to emphasize their strength, their power, and their unquestionable beauty; classical Greek-style statues modeled after the athletes frame the chapters of the film. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustFor anyone missing this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, postponed to March, Rising Phoenix is a fitting bridge for one night, resoundingly demonstrating that an athlete is an athlete. You will never watch the games in the same way. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreFor a fairly generic sports documentary, Rising Phoenix still manages a few thrills, some moving moments and a lot of sports action. |
| The GuardianLeslie FelperinThe film would have been more effective if its relentlessly uplifting score didn’t keep figuratively prodding the viewer in the chest, telling us to feel moved, dammit. Likewise, the editing is annoyingly frenetic at times, and you long for a more measured approach that would allow you to appreciate the athletes’ skills, instead of seeing their prowess chopped up into tiny snippets of footage. |
| The New York TimesNatalia WinkelmanBy avoiding complexity, Rising Phoenix preserves its inspiring mood, but offers only a platform for champions who already dominate the arena. |
| User ReviewmdggeorgeAwesome. The stories of the athletes are sensational and after watching this film you can't help but feel that more people should know the history of the Paralympics as a movement - it's so much more than just an elite sports event. It's rare for a documentary to have the feel of a Hollywood blockbuster, but Rising Phoenix is taken to another level by stunning cinematography and a powerful soundtrack. Unmissable. |
| User ReviewJemcollickAmazing. Inspirational and thought provoking documentary. Beautifully shot and directed and brought a tear to my eye on more than one occasion. Definitely recommended. |
| User ReviewKMSmithAmazing film! Looks stunning and so inspiring, can’t help but get swept up in the emotion of the athletes stories. Definitely an uplifting film that we all need right now. |
| User ReviewwdjstrawMoving, inspiring and a fascinating story to boot. For me, this is the must watch documentary of the year. |
