Critical Thinking

2020
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1h 57min

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John Leguizamo in Critical Thinking (2020)

Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

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Basada en la verdadera historia del equipo de ajedrez de la Miami Jackson High School, los primeros en ganar el Campeonato de Ajedrez de Estados Unidos.Basada en la verdadera historia del equipo de ajedrez de la Miami Jackson High School, los primeros en ganar el Campeonato de Ajedrez de Estados Unidos.Basada en la verdadera historia del equipo de ajedrez de la Miami Jackson High School, los primeros en ganar el Campeonato de Ajedrez de Estados Unidos.

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Trivia
Martinez started the after-school chess club in 1992 after his teacher's lounge rounds of chess with another teacher sparked student interest. His playing partner left the school that year and students began challenging him to matches so the club was born.

Errores
During Ito's game at the regional tournament, both Ito and Martinez say that he is in "Zugzwang". However, in a real "Zugzwang" situation, a player loses only because he is forced to make a move, while Ito lose the same way even if it was his opponent's time to move, as he could take the pawn on d3 with the queen.

Citas
Mr. Martinez: All right, now, people, this is gonna be very basic for some of you, but for the fish, or the newbies as I like to call you, this is gonna be eye opening because what you've got is 64 squares, 32 pieces, it doesn't matter how rich or poor you are, what Ivy League school you may go or you may not go to, what prison you hopefully never set foot in, because chess is the great equalizer.

Créditos curiosos
Over the credits, there are interviews with the real people who the movie is based on.

Bandas sonoras
What Would You Do
Written by Timothy McNealy
Performed by Timothy McNealy
Published by Afrika Kuruvilla Kurian, BMI

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Something Different

This is definitely one of the best movies I've watched in quite some time. John Leguizamo played a great role as the school teacher and chess coach. I'm so used to seeing him in side roles in dark and shadowy films but his acting as a teacher and chess coach was really good. It's a different role for him and overall this is just a different type of movie that really isn't similar to anything I've ever watch; specifically regarding chess.

Another thing about this movie I like is the vibe - it's one of those movies where the teacher plays a big role in getting the students on the right path while keeping them inspired to stick together as a chess team. One of those "inspired by a sport/game" kind of movies.