Bang the Drum Slowly 1973

Critics score:
88 / 100

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Roger Greenspun, New York Times: It is one of those rare instances in which close adaptation of a good book has resulted in possibly an even better movie. Read more

Don Druker, Chicago Reader: The material is trite, but Hancock's slow-motion treatment of the experience of athletic performance is adroit and graceful. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Never before has a movie considered the game from the inside out. Read more

Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine: A funny, gentle and honestly sentimental movie that is easily one of the best of the year in any category, and very possibly the best movie about sport ever made in this country. Read more