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Planet B-Boy

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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.

Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

US Box Office: $0

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... 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 backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, spectacular choreography frames the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society and their own families.

An American dancer in Vegas looks for his big break; a Korean son seeks his father's approval; a twelve-year-old boy in France confronts his family's racism - all the b-boys' lives collide in Germany where their skills are put to the ultimate test: the "Battle of the Year" finals, with crews from 18 nations vying for the title of World Champion. --© Elephant Eye Films
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Director: Benson Lee

Director: Benson Lee
Producer: Amy Lo
Composer: Jim Black
Studio: Elephant Eye Films

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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 Source: About.com | comment Comment
05/26/09
Jennifer Merin
Jennifer Merin
About.com
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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Gerald Peary
Gerald Peary
Boston Phoenix

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 Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
12/17/08
Andrea Gronvall
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
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Full Review Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | comment Comment
10/18/08
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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 Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
10/18/08
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

An exhilarating documentary about street dancers from around the globe.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
05/30/08
Liz Braun
Liz Braun
Jam! Movies

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 Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
05/30/08
Susan Walker
Susan Walker
Toronto Star

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 Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
05/30/08
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail

If I could, I would spin on my head to express how much I enjoyed Planet B-Boy.

Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
05/16/08
Amy Biancolli
Amy Biancolli
Houston Chronicle

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 Source: Capital Times (Madison, WI) | comment Comment
05/09/08
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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 Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
04/25/08
Tom Keogh
Tom Keogh
Seattle Times

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 Source: Baltimore Sun | comment Comment
04/25/08
Michael Sragow
Michael Sragow
Baltimore Sun

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 Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
04/24/08
Bill White
Bill White
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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 Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
04/11/08
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

An exuberant study of the ways competition and collaboration can team up when it comes to the creativity of these guys.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
04/11/08
Lisa Kennedy
Lisa Kennedy
Denver Post

The battles in Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy are exceptional. The movie's not bad, either.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
04/04/08
Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe

...a well-balance work that captures the often jaw dropping performances by the dancers.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
04/04/08
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

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 Source: culturevulture.net | comment Comment
03/30/08
Beverly Berning
Beverly Berning
culturevulture.net

The film overflows with displays of explosive dancing and does a superb job showing the form's incredible complexity and technical diversity.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
03/28/08
David Wiegand
David Wiegand
San Francisco Chronicle

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 Source: KPBS.org | comment Comment
03/28/08
Beth Accomando
Beth Accomando
KPBS.org
 
 
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