71
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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersLos Angeles TimesKimber MyersAt just 81 minutes, The Cage Fighter has been whittled down to its fighting weight, trimmed of every ounce of fat. Unay tells Carman's story without interviews or narration, but the film lands every punch without their help.
- 75Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenThe Cage Fighter isn't sentimental about the notion of an aging sports hero who needs one more day in the proverbial sun, recognizing that desire as macho folly.
- 75RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyRogerEbert.comGlenn KennyA movie that’s a pleasure to watch.
- 70VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis HarveyAn engaging and sympathetic documentary.
- 60The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe Cage Fighter is not riveting from moment to moment, but Mr. Unay allows the movie’s themes to click into place beautifully toward the end.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckLacking narration or graphics, the documentary employs a fly-on-the-wall approach that proves frustrating.