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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.

   Backspot movie review & film summary (2024) - Roger Ebert

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   Is 'backspot' a queer high school movie?

   • This queer high school movie, starring Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Wood, channels an after-school special without the coming-out trauma. Riley (Devery Jacobs), right, and her girlfriend, Amanda (Kudakwashe Rutendo), laugh, canoodle and walk to practice together in “Backspot.” Sabrina Lantos/XYZ Film

   ‘Backspot’ Review: Queer Cheer-Squad Drama - The New York Times

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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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   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.

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   Why is 'backspot' so good?

   • It is Jacobs’ performance that makes “Backspot” such an exciting watch, even as it hits well-known beats and otherwise expected character arcs. As a realistic portrayal of an all-consuming drive, it sticks the landing. It's all just too much for any of us to live up to, and yet for Riley, it's all she's ever known.

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   Why is 'backspot' a non-binary movie?

   • The nonbinary director, D.W. Waterson, wanted to make the kind of film they wished they had seen growing up in a hockey-obsessed household in Canada. Which may explain why an earnest teen spirit seems to be alive and somersaulting in “Backspot,” a cheer squad tale offering plenty of life lessons.

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

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   May 31, 2024 · Reviews. 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.

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   Sep 8, 2023 · ‘Backspot’ Review: Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Wood in a Perceptive Queer Cheerleading Drama. The 'Reservation Dogs' star plays a cheerleader who feels pressured to be perfect when she and...

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4. www.nytimes.com › 30 › movies‘Backspot’ Review: Queer Cheer-Squad Drama - The New York Times

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   May 30, 2024 · This queer high school movie, starring Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Wood, channels an after-school special without the coming-out trauma.

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   May 28, 2024 · ‘Backspot’ Review: Thrilling Cheerleading Drama Is a Great Showcase for ‘Reservation Dogs’ Star Devery Jacobs. D.W. Waterson’s feature directorial debut is a probing, kinetic exploration of...

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   An outstanding showcase for Devery Jacobs, Backspot is front of the line as an insightful and thrilling sports drama. Read Critics Reviews

   • 87% (53)
   • Actors: Devery Jacobs

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

8. 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.

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   May 31, 2024 · Backspot Reviews - Metacritic. Summary 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 demanding head coach (Evan Rachel Wood).