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  ★★★★ review by Juan Carlos Ojano on Letterboxd

  Much more complex than it initially appears, though it does have tendencies to lose focus. Delves in intrigue, examines it w/ gusto.

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  ★★★½ review by Alicia on Letterboxd

  When the Bolshoi Ballet danced in Tokyo a few weeks ago, I was one of the excited faces in the audience. It was my first time to watch a ballet performance by the world renown Bolshoi Ballet Company. The performance was so beautiful and enchanting, and I fell in love. At the time, I didn't know there was so much conflict behind the scenes. 

  There seemed to be so much conflict between not only the dancers, but management as well. 

  
  
  Perhaps I was the only person in that hall who didn't remember the horrible occurrence of Sergei Filin, but I innocently just enjoyed the beautiful performance in front of me. However, even if I had I known about all this corruption before watching the ballet performance, I think I still would've been entranced by their performance because the dance and art itself is still something I respect and was amazed by.

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  ★★★★ review by Gregory Wood on Letterboxd

  insightful 'insider' doc

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  ★★★½ review by Second_Pencil on Letterboxd

  Beautifully shot and put together. This documentary moves forward all the time whilst still being able to throw in some stunning ballet sequences. I would say this is perfectly judged.

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