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  1. MoniqueD.
    Apr 3, 2001
    10
    I love this movie. EVERY woman should see it! I saw it at the Vancouver Film Festival. My friend Holly and I left there feeling incredibly empowered. The best doc. I have yet to see!
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  2. AdrianaW.
    Mar 19, 2002
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    I loved this! I -just- saw it on the Sundance channel, and I never knew that boxing was so intense. I had always related it to wrestling, but I quickly found by watching this that the difference lies beyond just the gloves. Lucia Rijker seems like not only a physical prodigy but she shows to have a wonderful spiritual and mental side of her as well, which she uses in her sport. This documentary shows that boxing isn't all intimidation, but it is an art.… Expand
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70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

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  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    70
    Upbeat.
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    By trying to be both a portrait of Rijker and an introduction to women's boxing, it shortchanges both subjects.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    75
    Could use more background and personal detail on Rijker, but Bankowsky's tight, no- frills approach is always compelling.
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