NEWS

VARIETY:
“DreamWorks is revving up a dramatic feature adaptation of Marshall Curry’s documentary Racing Dreams”
- Tatiana Siegel (Read Article)

INTERVIEWS

INDIEWIRE:
Interview with Director Marshall Curry
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GOTHAMIST:
Interview with Director Marshall Curry
- Jen Carlson (Read Article)

REVIEWS

ROTTEN TOMATOES:
“100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.”
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NEW YORK TIMES:
“Absorbing…Racing Dreams is one of the rare documentaries you leave wishing it was a little bit longer.”
- Stephen Holden (Read Article)

LOS ANGELES TIMES:
“The best film of the year so far…An instant classic.”
- Scott Feinberg

”Curry’s impressionable, charismatic young subjects are impossible not to care about.”
- Robert Abele (Read Article)

THE WASHINGTON POST:
”Among those not to miss: Racing Dreams, Marshall Curry’s absorbing portrait of young go-kart racers…”
- Ann Hornaday (Read Article)

NEW YORK MAGAZINE:
Critics Pick. “Ridiculously engaging…the journey is thrilling.”
- David Edelstein (Read Article)

”An exciting, poignant tale of growing up fast with adult ambitions.”
- Bilge Ebiri

VARIETY:
“Half lean, mean racing saga and half in-depth character study, Racing Dreams is a dynamite documentary…”
- Ronnie Schieb (Read Article)

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:
”Both crowd-pleasing and subtly insightful… Someone buy this movie and end the theatrical-doc cold streak.”
- Steven Zeitchik (Read Article)

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS:
“Four Stars: Marshall Curry’s outstanding documentary won’t just entertain your family for a little while. It’ll also inspire everyone to find a new passion.”
- Elizabeth Weitzman (Read Article)

NEW YORK POST:
“Marshall Curry’s film is rich in humor and heartbreak, wryly observant (there is a Karting for Christ service at one race) yet free from snark. Make a pit stop to see it.”
- Kyle Smith (Read Article)

ESPN:
“The terrific new documentary…is a straightforward and unsentimental survey of go-kart hotshoes and young love, of money and sweetness and bad fathers, of broken hearts and soured futures. Wherever you are, please find it.”
- Jeff MacGregor (Read Article)

NEWSDAY:
”What makes it work is the personalities of the racers - two boys and a girl - as they navigate the sharp turns of racing and of growing up.”
- Neil Best (Read Article)

FILMMAKER MAGAZINE:
”Curry finds remarkable kids to follow, all with interesting backstories and personal issues that they can escape from when they get on that track.”
- Jason Guerrasio (Read Article)

MOVIELINE:
“Don’t let the “NASCAR Little League” subject matter scare off the auto-sports-o-phobe in you. This is just great storytelling about three cool kids who drive really, really fast — period. It deserves to be seen.”
- S.T. VanAirsdale (Read Article)

”…A spectacularly rich, fully realized portrait of youth on the point of adolescence, and ambition in the face of desperate odds.”
- Michelle Orange (Read Article)

TIME OUT NEW YORK:
“Marshall Curry’s sleek documentary captures the second-hand thrill of watching tweens hurtle at 70 mph around a blacktop, as it follows three potential superkarters over the course of a single season.”
- Eric Hynes (Read Article)

BLOOMBERG NEWS:
”…A spirited, candid documentary by Oscar nominee Marshall Curry.”
- Rick Warner (Read Article)

NEW YORK TIMES WHEELS BLOG:
”Nascar Hopefuls Live Out Dreams on Film”
- Richard S. Chang (Read Article)

A.V. CLUB (MILWAUKEE):
”Racing Dreams, like all first-rate sports movies, is less about who wins and loses than it is about people striving to be the best at what they do in order to transcend the limitations of their lives.”
- Steven Hyden (Read Article)

TRIBECA FILM:
”…A classic comedy-of-age story…”
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POP MATTERS:
”Astute and engaging, Marshall Curry’s film shapes these experiences into an increasingly complicated story - about how kids grow up and how adults affect them.”
- Cynthia Fuchs (Read Article)

SLANT MAGAZINE:
”…Curry has expertly stitched together a…triumph in crowd-pleasing, wholesome entertainment…”
- Adam Keleman (Read Article)

ABOUT.com:
”Compelling from start to finish… There is a rare feel of intimacy that reveals filmmaker Curry’s success in establishing trusting relationships with his subjects.”
- Jennifer Merin (Read Article)

CINEMABLEND:
”Contains the kind of uplifting moments that even the most craftily manufactured Hollywood story can’t pull off.”
- Katey Rich (Read Article)

NEW YORKOLOGY:
”…This uncertain and wondrous feeling where we are uninhibited to dream is what Racing Dreams captures so well and makes for compelling cinema at its best.”
- Tim McGonagle (Read Article)

STRANGER THAN FICTION DOCS:
“I don’t think there is a subject I care less about than NASCAR racing, so I approached this film with a dose of skepticism. Yet from the moment the film started, the next 95 minutes raced by as I became swept up in the film’s characters.”
- Raphaela Neilhausen (Read Article)

HAMMER TO NAIL:
”Whoever buys this movie has a hit on their hands.”
- Michael Tully (Read Article)

COMMERCIAL APPEAL:
”Reveals a fascinating subculture that is unknown to most moviegoers…”
- John Beifuss (Read Article)

COMINGSOON.net
”Curry’s just an amazing filmmaker who knows exactly how to pace the movie…one of the most riveting and insightful docs you’re likely to see this year.”
- Edward Douglas (Read Article)

THE DAILY LOAF - TAMPA:
”The film has more depth and excitement than any of the faux summer ‘blockbusters’ currently larding up the multiplex, and it’s one of the best films I’ve seen this year.”
- Joe Bardi (Read Article)

CHUD.com:
”…One of the greatest coming of age stories you’re likely to see, and another fantastic piece of work by Curry.”
- Alex Riviello (Read Article)

ALL MOVIE BLOG:
”Like many of the best sports documentaries, Racing Dreams conveys the appeal of the sport, while demonstrating that the most engaging stories aren’t necessarily about who wins and who loses.”
- Josh Ralske (Read Article)

FRONTSTRETCH.com:
”In the end, I was left showering the film with praise, feeling like it’s a must see event for anyone who’s interest in the sport.”
- Mike Neff (Read Article)

THE FAST AND THE FABULOUS:
”So this is the easiest movie review I’ve ever had to write. Why? Because the documentary film Racing Dreams is so wonderful. I absolutely loved it.”
- Valli (Read Article)

AUTO BLOG:
”A masterfully crafted cinematic journey.”
- Noah Joseph (Read Article)

THE SUNDAY PAPER:
”Racing Dreams couldn’t have been a better drama if it had been scripted.”
- Steve Warren (Read Article)

DALLAS FILM NOW:
”Racing Dreams is an amazingly good film that feels honest and self-searching, even as it proves to be altogether entertaining.”
- Peter A. Martin (Read Article)

ORLANDO SENTINEL:
”For casual race fans, Racing Dreams is a real eye-opener. And it’s a darned entertaining way to get a handle on a sport that can seem like a bunch of cars doing circles.”
- Roger Moore (Read Article)

RICHLAND CHRONICLE:
”Racing Dreams is a must see for all ages, with its key message of if you want it, go for it!”
- Charlie Vann (Read Article)

DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE:
”Director Marshall Curry assembles a compelling film that offers fresh insight into contemporary kids trying to follow their dreams.”
- Todd Jorgenson (Read Article)

GORDON AND THE WHALE:
”From its poetic and picturesque cinematography - largely from Curry himself - to its original score from Joel Goodman, and its emotionally gripping and heartfelt story, Racing Dreams is a documentary that crosses the finish line in first place.”
- James Wallace (Read Article)

COLLEGE MOVIE REVIEWS:
”…The fluid presentation style [of the film] helps keep your attention as you embark on a journey that is filled with raw innocence and high-speed adrenaline races.”
- Stephen Davis (Read Article)

AUTOWEEK:
”Racing Dreams is an endearing, sometimes sad tale of three adolescents finding their way in the pre-professional racing world.”
- Jake Lingeman (Read Article)

CHRISTIANITY TODAY:
”There are not many films that treat childhood with as much balance as Racing Dreams does. It is lighthearted and earnest, playful and respectful, exhilarating and heartbreaking.”
- Tim Avery (Read Article)

CREATIVE LOAFING- CHARLOTTE:
”Racing Dreams ends up speeding past its niche market and working its magic on anyone with a rooting interest in the dreams and ambitions of this country’s youth.”
- Matt Brunson (Read Article)

NUVO NEWSWEEKLY:
”Racing Dreams is an engaging film. No wonder it was one of NUVO’s ‘Must-See’ picks during last year’s Indianapolis International Film Festival.”
- Sam Watermeier (Read Article)

THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL:
”Curry’s film will make you appreciate the sacrifices and the push of young people. You can exchange go-karting for gymnastics, figure skating, baseball or even sailing in reaching their goals, not all of which turn out as these young dreamers had first planned.”
- Michael Janusonis (Read Article)

JAKE’S TAKE/WESTWOOD ONE RADIO:
”Racing Dreams is one of the few docs out now that isn’t advocacy driven…just a crisply observed observation worth racing to.”
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BIG FANBOY:
”Curry manages to keep this film inspiring, moving, and mesmerizing, all the while never taking things to any sort of over-dramatic level.”
- Mark Walters (Read Article)