Director Lee uses some very whizzy editing, maintaining our interest over the long running time.
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09/02/07
Planet B-Boy (2008)
91 %
Reviews Counted: 33 Fresh: 30 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 6.9/10
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Lee's dazzling documentary makes a compelling argument for breakdancing as an art form.
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Synopsis: 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 "breakdancing." Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, spectacular choreography frames the... [More]
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
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07/09/08
An exhilarating documentary about street dancers from around the globe.
05/30/08
If Benson Lee's intention with Planet B-Boy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success. With a few caveats.
05/30/08
What's fun about Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy isn't just the amazingly athletic displays of B-boys he puts on screen, but the film's sense of cultural discovery.
05/30/08
If I could, I would spin on my head to express how much I enjoyed Planet B-Boy.
05/16/08
While the film stresses how hip-hop unifies different cultures, it's interesting to see how each culture's youth has appropriated the principles of hip-hop for its own self-expression.
05/09/08
The seemingly endless performances can be a bit much, but Lee's sensitivity to the need of these dancers to say something about themselves through dazzling moves is memorable.
04/25/08
Hip-hop fans should flock to Planet B-Boy to see what break dancing looks like around the world, but so should movie-musical and performance-art fans who love intelligent and aggressive improvisation and energy.
04/25/08
Regardless of its shortcomings, there is a variety of break dancing on display here that will bring the viewer up to speed on the state of the art.
04/24/08
Planet B-Boy effortlessly makes the case that breakdancing is a genuine art form. Mixing ballet and the street, the crews are dazzling.
04/11/08
An exuberant study of the ways competition and collaboration can team up when it comes to the creativity of these guys.
04/11/08
The battles in Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy are exceptional. The movie's not bad, either.
04/04/08
...a well-balance work that captures the often jaw dropping performances by the dancers.
04/04/08
After watching this movie, I felt like every nerve ending in my body was shooting sparks. No wonder these boys dedicate their lives to this dance. It's electrifying.
03/30/08
The film overflows with displays of explosive dancing and does a superb job showing the form's incredible complexity and technical diversity.
03/28/08
So while I might complain about some of Lee's filmmaking choices, I feel nothing but wonder and delight at seeing these dancers excel at something they love so passionately.
03/28/08
[Director] Lee makes a spirited and persuasive case for break dancing, not only as an art form of strength, beauty, discipline and instinct, but as a means of transcending caste and culture.
03/27/08
Planet B-Boy pays fitting homage to both breakers' impressive dance skills and the roots of hip-hop culture. Agile camerawork propels the narrative at a brisk pace, and crisp editing synchs rhythmically with the score's propulsive beat.
03/26/08
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