Visually arresting as it is, the pic stands out mainly for its subject matter, the first documentary on blind chess, even though it fits snugly within the sub-genre of underdog stories.
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The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg
The movie is an object lesson in how a remarkable subject can be turned into a less remarkable film.
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[A] slow-moving yet soulful documentary.
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Algorithms is a completely unique film, unlike any other documentary you might see this year, both for its content and its form.