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True Spirit

True Spirit

2023

Sarah Spillane

Teagan Croft, Cliff Curtis, Anna Paquin, Josh Lawson ...

5.5

580

Adventure. Drama The story of Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, the youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop around the world.

	Media	Author	Review
		Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald	"This is a family-friendly picture, wholesome and tailored for the American market -although I suspect that director Sarah Spillane also shaped it to inspire teenage girls, in particular (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Michaela Gordon The Review Geek	"This is an inspiring watch and will leave you feeling a little bit amazed, even if the drama itself doesn’t really stand out"
		Noel Murray Los Angeles Times	"Give credit to Spillane for making sure that this movie isn't just about the heartwarming highs, but about the hard work it took to reach them"
		Luke Buckmaster The Guardian	"Cheesy and mawkish (...) An experience that feels so false, so rinky-dink, I had to remind myself it was based on real life (...) Rating: ★ (out of 5)"
		Nicolas Rapold The New York Times	"The message of manifesting your goals reigns supreme, which is great, but it's worth mentioning that Watson's willpower benefits from the privileges of financial security, family support and a curmudgeonly-turned-selfless coach"
		Nicole Ackman Ready Steady Cut	"While 'True Spirit' might not be a masterpiece of film-making, it is an inspirational depiction of the massive accomplishment of young sailor Jessica Watson (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Matt Zoller Seitz rogerebert.com	"The messiness of life gets sanded off in the name of giving the people what they supposedly want (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

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