Planet B-Boy
March 2008
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Andrea Gronvall
Benson Lee's crackling 2007 video documentary follows five teams as they compete for a world title, with one amazing number after another showcasing the dancers' chorus-line precision, gymnastic athleticism, and thematic novelty.
Susan Walker
If Benson Lee's intention with Planet B-Boy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success. With a few caveats.
Liam Lacey
What's fun about Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy isn't just the amazingly athletic displays of B-boys he puts on screen, but the film's sense of cultural discovery.
Amy Biancolli
If I could, I would spin on my head to express how much I enjoyed Planet B-Boy.
Tom Keogh
The seemingly endless performances can be a bit much, but Lee's sensitivity to the need of these dancers to say something about themselves through dazzling moves is memorable.
Lisa Kennedy
An exuberant study of the ways competition and collaboration can team up when it comes to the creativity of these guys.
Critic reviews
Andrea Gronvall
Benson Lee's crackling 2007 video documentary follows five teams as they compete for a world title, with one amazing number after another showcasing the dancers' chorus-line precision, gymnastic athleticism, and thematic novelty.
Susan Walker
If Benson Lee's intention with Planet B-Boy was to set the record straight on the continuing story of break dancers, then his documentary has to be counted a success. With a few caveats.
Liam Lacey
What's fun about Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy isn't just the amazingly athletic displays of B-boys he puts on screen, but the film's sense of cultural discovery.
Amy Biancolli
If I could, I would spin on my head to express how much I enjoyed Planet B-Boy.
Tom Keogh
The seemingly endless performances can be a bit much, but Lee's sensitivity to the need of these dancers to say something about themselves through dazzling moves is memorable.
Lisa Kennedy
An exuberant study of the ways competition and collaboration can team up when it comes to the creativity of these guys.
Wesley Morris
The battles in Benson Lee's documentary Planet B-Boy are exceptional. The movie's not bad, either.
User reviews
Great! A must watch for all B-boys or just anyone into Hip-Hop, entertaining, humorous, sad, thrilling, everything!
True Dance Now this is legit Bboying, no more stupid step up!
Cast and credits
Actors | Christopher C. Kim, Mr. Freeze, Luis Mateo, Skwall, Prince Ken Swift |
Producers | Benson Lee, Amy Lo |
Director | Benson Lee |
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English
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
98 minutes
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