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13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThe crews are perfectly cast for maximum drama.
- 75New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanThough he doesn't break any new documentary ground, Lee knows how to shoot his subjects. Their stories are moving, and their moves are thrilling.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleInfectiously energetic.
- 70VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis HarveyOften 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.
- From moment to moment, Planet B-Boy is fun, sometimes thrilling and packed with illuminating details and striking personalities.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood ReporterAn eye-catching combination of cultural history, performer profiles and competition footage that should see enthusiastic response from niche audiences in urban and specialty venues.
- 67Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovAustin ChronicleMarc SavlovIt turns out globalization has its good points after all, and they're sporting Chucks, Kangols, and post-Gomi DIY gear. Spin again.
- 50Village VoiceVillage VoiceLee pays little attention to the roots of breakdancing or how it helped to spread hip-hop worldwide, choosing instead to obsess over the mad skillz of his international subjects.
- 50Washington PostAnn HornadayWashington PostAnn HornadayFor all the energy and personality of its subjects, Planet B-Boy tends to drag, especially toward the competition finals.
- 25New York PostKyle SmithNew York PostKyle SmithProves 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.