It is not easy to make a documentary about a peculiar man and not fall into stereotypes. There are two distinct parts: the prodigy child who comes to dominate the world, and its subsequent decline. In both, the direction is neutral, without making strong praises or exposing the darker side of Bobby. Just trying to do a portrait of a man from a distance, knowing that it is impossible to get too close. That is its main virtue. If they wanted to get closer to Fisher would have failed and we would have an hour and a half film full of details, but without an overview. The boy, his path to the top of the mountain and its subsequent decline. It's just the story of a man, and respecting that is exciting.
Review of Bobby Fischer Against the World
