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(1 - 19) of 19 OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh Page   1   3.5/5 "Rodriguez is such a scrappy charmer, she carries this picture entirely on her muscled shoulders."   Filmcritic.com   Christopher Null "[Diana's] emotional complexities are stunningly embodied by newcomer Rodriguez."   Philadelphia City Paper   Cynthia Fuchs A "An impressive debut, an enthralling story about an urban teen finding her place in life. And that place happens to be a boxing ring."   EricDSnider.com   Eric D. Snider B+ "Natural, unforced and surprisingly compelling."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 4/5 "A sturdy coming-of-age story and a convincing meditation on the ways in which sports can build character."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 3.5/4 "Crafted and emotionally satisfying."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli 3.5/4 "A moving performance by newcomer Michelle Rodriguez showcases this moody Sundance showstopper about a Brooklyn teen who battles an age-old gender barrier."   Palo Alto Weekly   Jeanne Aufmuth "Engaging and certainly an audience pleaser, Girlfight might not prove to be a knockout at the box office, but it certainly goes the distance and is a winner in its own right."   Screen It!   Jim Judy 6/10 "An okay film weighed down in cliches but more than made up for by its very real characters and the charismatic performance turned in by its star."   JoBlo's Movie Emporium   JoBlo 4/5 "The most striking aspect of Girlfight: Michelle Rodriguez."   ToxicUniverse.com   John A. Nesbit 9/10 "Gradually ... Kusama's screenplay and newcomer Rodriguez' performance win you over before you realize it because they're just so real."   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford 9/10 "It's enough to restore your faith in independent filmmaking and Sundance buzz."   TV Guide's Movie Guide   Maitland McDonagh 9/10 "Karyn Kusama has created in Diana a strong, dynamic, complex female character the likes of which we rarely see onscreen."   Flick Filosopher   MaryAnn Johanson 3/4 "One thing about the film plays explosively in any viewing context -- the blazing performance by newcomer Michelle Rodriguez."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Michael Dequina 4/5 "A low-key, naturalistic coming-of-age drama."   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline 3/4 "First-time writer-director Karyn Kusama makes it seem believable (the big question is, how come someone with this much talent isn't getting more opportunities in Hollywood?)."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten 87/100 "Karyn Kusama creates a charged near-masterpiece in easily one of the year’s best films."   Apollo Guide   Ryan Cracknell "Poignant, satisfying."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Susan Granger Read review   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf  (1 - 19) of 19 OFCS Rating: 100% Fresh Page   1