John Leguizamo
as Director
Critical Thinking
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Description
The drama film Critical Thinking, starring John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, etc., directed by John Leguizamo, was released on September 4, 2020 in the United States. It tells the story of The true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship. This is a Drama film with a runtime of 117 minutes and its worldwide box office is not listed in the available detail data. It has received a rating of 6.5/10 from 3,065 viewers.
Top Cast
John Leguizamo
as Mr. Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones
as Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles
as Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
as Oelmy 'Ito' Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel
as Rodelay Medina
Jeffry Batista
as Marcel Martinez
Will Hochman
as Gil Luna
Zora Casebere
as Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez
as Andre
Isaac Beverly
as Pickle
Todd Allen Durkin
as Detective Ransone
Dave Baez
as Detective Vargas
Dre C.
as Michael Rivera
Sydney Arroyo
as Cornelia
Mike Benitez
as Jitney Driver
Kizra Deon
as Lawanda
John Manzelli
as Snooty Man
Dito Montiel
as Writer
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Filming Location
127A Smithfield Road, Frederiksted, Virgin Islands
Production
Castle Rock Entertainment
Award
21 wins & 43 nominations total
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User Review
Excellent movie, throughly enjoyed it, acting very good. Good job of directing by John Leguizamo.
I like the movie alot, lots of young talent, John Leguizamo as always is stellar.
Absolutely fantastic, superbly adapted from real life events. Some suspense thrown in with excellent timing. Best film I've watched in a while, I highly recommend. Great casting and what an Amazing directorial debut from John Leguizmo who also stars in the film 👌 Yes I recommend it. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 4/7/2021.
Based on true history that proves chess is very helpful tools in the schools.
John Leguizamo is a straight beauty, a directing pioneer, artist, aka a Legend
The film starts in a promising manner, as the teacher shows much passion and dedication. The latter half of the film is not so interesting for someone who doesn't know chess. I think some narration on what is going on would be useful. Overall, it's still an engaging film.
source: Critical Thinking
source: Critical Thinking
Ok I am a Big John Fan so when I started to watch this FILM. I expect a LOT MORE. But it got really boring fast. I know it's a TRUE STORY. I HAVE WATCHED TONS OF THEM. But this FILM seems to be more of a Document. He talkes so such about the CHESS ITS LIKE HE EXPLAINS IT WAY TO MUCH. Kind of like your in Class with the KIDS. I don't know the FILM just got way to Boring to me. Just got Boring way to Fast. We all know it's a TRUE STORY. IT JUST SEEMS LIKE THERE WAS WAY TO MUCH DETAILS. I EXPECT WAY MORE FROM HIM. We didn't really know the needed to sell the Chocolate Bars for $4.25 cents Lol.
Absolutely fantastic, superbly adapted from real life events. Some suspense thrown in with excellent timing. Best film I've watched in a while, I highly recommend. Great casting and what an Amazing directorial debut from John Leguizmo who also stars in the film 👌 Yes I recommend it. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 4/7/2021.
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