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1. www.hollywoodreporter.com › movies › movie-reviews'Backspot' Review: Devery Jacobs & Evan Rachel Wood ...

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   Sep 8, 2023 · Cast: Devery Jacobs, Evan Rachel Wood, Kudakwashe Rutendo, Thomas Antony Olajide, Shannyn Sossamon Director: D.W. Waterson Screenwriter: Joanne Sarazen 1 hour 33 minutes

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2. www.indiewire.com › criticism › movies'Backspot' Review: Devery Jacobs Soars in Cheerleading Drama

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   Sep 8, 2023 · When Riley, Amanda, and their teammate Rachel (Noa DiBerto) get the chance to audition for the high-flying Thunderhawks, coached by the fierce Eileen (Evan Rachel Wood), they jump at the chance ...

3. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › backspot-film-review-2024Backspot movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

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   May 31, 2024 · Backspot. Drama. 93 minutes ‧ 2024. Christy Lemire. May 31, 2024. 3 min read. “Backspot” does for competitive cheerleading what “ The Novice ” did for rowing: It depicts the pursuit of athletic excellence to the point of obsession through a specifically queer lens.

4. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › backspotBackspot - Rotten Tomatoes

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   An ambitious cheerleader (Devery Jacobs) faces both new adversity and the increased drive for perfection and triumph when she and her girlfriend are selected for an all-star cheer squad and its...

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   • Actors: Devery Jacobs

   • Director: D.W. Waterson
   • Category: Drama, Sports

5. collider.com › backspot-review-devery-jacobs'Backspot' Review - Devery Jacobs Elevates Cheer Drama - Collider

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   May 31, 2024 · D.W. Waterson's Backspot, starring Devery Jacobs & Evan Rachel Wood, effectively takes us into the world of competitive cheer. Read on for our review.

6. www.themarysue.com › backspot-review-devery-jacobs‘Backspot’ Review: Devery Jacobs Shines in Queer Cheerleading ...

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   May 30, 2024 · Backspot, D.W. Waterson’s directorial debut, tells the story of Riley (Devery Jacobs), who dreams of earning a spot on the elite cheer squad the Thunderhawks. When she and her girlfriend Amanda...

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   Is 'backspot' a good movie?

   • The final moments of “Backspot” will probably frustrate viewers who want to see their characters learn affirming lessons and evolve in positive ways. But as a realistic portrayal of an all-consuming drive, it sticks the landing. Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who has written for RogerEbert.com since 2013.

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   What is 'backspot' about?

   • This emotional push and pull is at the heart of writer-director D.W. Waterson ’s feature debut Backspot which places itself in a long cinematic tradition of films about the costs of ambition itself. In this case, it is the aspirations of a young woman who wants to rise to the highest levels of competitive cheer.

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   What is 'backspot' starring Devery Jacobs about?

   • Backspot, starring Reservation Dogs' Devery Jacobs, is a nuanced portrait of a young athlete driven by ambition.

   'Backspot' Review: Devery Jacobs Shines in Queer Cheerleading Drama

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   Is backspot a horror movie?

   • Though Backspot is shot through with a sense of unease that occasionally flirts with horror, the actual narrative contours of Joanne Sarazen’s elliptical script are relatively modest. There are few shocking twists or fiery confrontations.

   'Backspot' Review: Devery Jacobs & Evan Rachel Wood Cheerleading Dr…

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   Will 'backspot' be a'reservation Dogs' movie?

   • Featuring “Reservation Dogs” star Devery Jacobs (who also produces the project) in yet another breakout role in a seeming string of them, “Backspot” won’t necessarily surprise its audience, but it will give them a new framework from which to consider who gets to lead their own sports drama.

   'Backspot' Review: Devery Jacobs Soars in Cheerleading Drama

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   Is 'backspot' coming to America?

   • “Backspot” premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. It is currently seeking U.S. distribution. Daily Headlines Daily Headlines covering Film, TV and more. Daily Headlines Daily Headlines covering Film, TV and more.

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8. www.slashfilm.com › 1591003Backspot Review: A Complex, Queer, Cheerleading Drama - /Film

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   May 31, 2024 · Backspot, a stylish, unapologetically queer look at the world of All-Star Cheerleading, is a soaring breath of fresh air. Here's our review.