Searching for Bobby Fischer

Every DAD and maybe Mom too should be required to watch this along with October Sky and maybe Legends of the Fall*. * not for kids

Wonderfully done about what matters in sports. I'd give it 5 stars but cannot find the rating area.

A good movie, based on a true story. I would recommened it.

Ben Kingsley is miscast as Bruce Pandolfini (a real chess coach), and the character is very much misrepresented in this movie. Josh WAS under pressure, but wasn't psychologically mistreated in the way this film would suggest. Too bad they chose Kingsley for a role that he didn't acquit well, and too bad the chess coach character was inaccurately written. Josh never made it big as a chess player, though the book gave him a huge start in life.

This film is about expectations, particularly parental, and the resulting pressures. Although told in the context of competitive chess, it could just as easily apply to hockey or any other sport. The moral of moderation and just being yourself is well-presented. The main character is a kid but I think your average kid that age will find the pace of this movie too slow.

I saw the movie and. I had liked it this is based on a true story this is not for children to watch

Would highly recommend this video. It is an exciting peek into the world of serious chess and gifted players. The tension between NY Central Park gambling chess players and the formal, strictly ruled US chess tournament is fascinating. The young boy who plays a potential Bobby Fischer chess genius is a delightful child actor. The movie covers many aspects of family life, parent values and conflict, how we decide what to promote or discourage in our children's lives. Excellent drama. Highly recommend.

Excellent cast. Great story, well told, still relevant.

I enjoyed this movie. Great acting with a cast of actors who would go on to be quite famous. It is a '93' movie but stands up today. It is also a true story.

This is a really excellent movie with many, many life lessons for all ages. One of the best.
Good for the whole family.

One of my all-time favourite family movies.