One of the year's best films.
Pauline Kael-Jones | New York, NY | 09/28/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the year's best films, and one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Don't be misled by the title's implication that this is a film for racing fans. This is much more about dreams, and is a film for families and anyone dealing with young teens at this crucial turning point in their lives. Director Marshall Curry is a talent to watch. He skillfully captures the tension, drama and subtext of his subjects, without crossing into an emotional manipulation of his audience. I concur with the unanimous praise bestowed upon Racing Dreams by the 20+ national reviewers on the RottenTomatoes website, who have given the film a 100% fresh ranking, the year's best score!"
Best Documentary I Have Ever Seen
LT | 09/29/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A Spellbound or Mad Hot Ballroom for the NASCAR set, 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."
Terrific, Surprising, A Real Find!
Lorena Jones | Los Angeles | 09/29/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm not a racing or Nascar fan by any measure, so I almost passed on watching RACING DREAMS with the family last weekend. But what a pleasant surprise! Yes, the film is set against the world of youth-Kart racing, but it's more of a film about youngsters finding their life paths and the struggles of being teenagers. Moments are very touching, others are very funny. Overall this is a Grade A+ film!"