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  • 2008
  • Unrated
  • Elephant Eye Films
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2008
  • Unrated
  • Elephant Eye Films
  • 1 h 35 m

Summary 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 "break dancing." Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul, and Las Vegas, spectacular choreography frames the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dream...

Directed By: Benson Lee

  • 2008
  • Unrated
  • Elephant Eye Films
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2008
  • Unrated
  • Elephant Eye Films
  • 1 h 35 m

Planet B-Boy

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 21 User Ratings
5.7
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Summary 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 "break dancing." Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul, and Las Vegas, spectacular choreography frames the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dream...

Directed By: Benson Lee

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
77% Positive
10 Reviews
15% Mixed
2 Reviews
8% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
77% Positive
10 Reviews
15% Mixed
2 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review

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83
The shows themselves are extraordinary, especially Japan's Ichigei group, which has the all-out fun and athleticism of a vitaminized Twyla Tharp troupe.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
75
It looks great and the dancing is the kind of stuff that would upstage the average pop star.
By Wesley Morris FULL REVIEW
75
Though he doesn't break any new documentary ground, Lee knows how to shoot his subjects. Their stories are moving, and their moves are thrilling.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
70
An eye-catching combination of cultural history, performer profiles and competition footage that should see enthusiastic response from niche audiences in urban and specialty venues.
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70
Often exhilarating docu charts several breakdancing crews' path to the Battle of the Year, which hosts national winners from 18 countries -- not excluding Israel, Belgium or Latvia -- in dazzling competitive displays.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
50
For all the energy and personality of its subjects, Planet B-Boy tends to drag, especially toward the competition finals.
By Ann Hornaday FULL REVIEW
25
Proves that what might be (but probably isn't) worth five minutes of your time while you're passing through the Times Square subway station really isn't worth a 1 1/2-hour movie.
By Kyle Smith FULL REVIEW

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Mixed or Average Based on 21 User Ratings
5.7
52% Positive
11 Ratings
5% Mixed
1 Rating
43% Negative
9 Ratings

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 21 User Ratings
5.7
52% Positive
11 Ratings
5% Mixed
1 Rating
43% Negative
9 Ratings

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Production Company Mental Pictures, Mondo Paradiso Films, Planet B-Boy
Release Date Mar 21, 2008
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating Unrated
Genres
Tagline Breakdancing has evolved
Website http://www.planetbboy.com/
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Awards

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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