
Variety
The film succeeds better at presenting chess as a subtle metaphor for the psychological warfare being waged behind the scenes.
Full reviewTobey Maguire is American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer in this true story directed by Oscar-winner Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai) and written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Knight (Locke). The film follows Fischer in the lead-up to the 1972 World Chess Championship match against USSR megamind Boris Spassky (Live Schreiber, Defiance), where the pressure surrounding the event chips away at Fischer’s state of mind…
The film succeeds better at presenting chess as a subtle metaphor for the psychological warfare being waged behind the scenes.
Full reviewMaguire tries hard, and has a good stab at Fischer's twitchy rage, but can't bring much freshness or specificity to anything else.
Full reviewA classically helmed biopic that brings nothing new to the genre, but benefits from handsome craftmanship and solid performances by Tobey Maguire... and Liev Schreiber...
Full reviewPawn Sacrifice is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV.
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