I Am Bolt
| I Am Bolt | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by |
Benjamin Turner Gabe Turner |
| Produced by | Leo Pearlman |
| Based on | Usain Bolt |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ian Arber |
| Cinematography | Patrick Smith |
| Edited by | Paul Monaghan |
Production company |
Fullwell 73, Doyen Global |
| Distributed by | UPHE Content Group |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Language | English |
I Am Bolt is a 2016 Hollywood biographical documentary sports film co-directed by Benjamin Turner and Gabe Turner and produced by Leo Pearlman.[2] It is based on the life of Jamaican sprinter and three times Olympic gold medalist and World Record holder for 100m, 200m and 4x100m, Usain Bolt, the fastest man in recorded human history.[3]
The film describes Bolt's journey in winning nine gold medals and the incidents surrounding the Olympic titles.[4][5] The film was released on 28 September 2016 in United Kingdom and then worldwide. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics.[6]
Cast
- Usain Bolt Himself
- Pelé Himself
- Neymar Himself
- Serena Williams Herself
- Asafa Powell Himself
- Sebastian Himself
- Ziggy Marley Himself
- Nas with Voice
- Glen Mills Himself
- Ricky Simms Himself
- Chronixx Himself
- Yohan Blake Himself
- Maurice Greene Himself
- Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt - his parents Themselves
- Dwayne Jarrett - Bolt's school coach Himself
- Nugent Walker - Bolt's manager Himself
- Dwayne Barnett Himself
Critical response
I Am Bolt received critical acclaim. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 83% based on 242 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, " Bolt's golden era may be too recent and the sponsors too dominant for any real warts to be included, but his charm and sheer physical wonder make this a compelling watch regardless."[7]
Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter reacted positively, saying: "Athletic achievements don’t get much more unbeatable than the records held by Jamaican runner Usain Bolt, who’s won nine consecutive Olympic gold medals and even more World Championship awards. Considered the fastest sprinter who’s ever logged track time, Bolt is a hero to millions and admired on a level comparable to global sports legends like Muhammad Ali and Pele."[8]
Xan Brooks of The Guardian gave it 2/5, stating "Fans of Usain Bolt will find much to relish in this gushing homage to the nine-time Olympic gold medallist, which chases its idol from his 2015 slump, via scenes of downtime in Jamaica to the podium in Rio.[9]
References
- ↑ "I Am Bolt released". Event Cinemas. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "'I Am Bolt' movie offers glimpse into sprinter's racing life". Reuters. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "Usain Bolt's new documentary, I Am Bolt, and what it left behind". News Limited. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "New Usain Bolt film 'I Am Bolt' promises to show fans the real man behind the hype". The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "I AM BOLT – Refreshing And Real". The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "I Am Bolt Review". Empire Online. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ↑ "I Am Bolt (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ↑ Lowe, Justin (February 17, 2017). "I Am Bolt: Film Review Berlin 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ↑ Brooks, Xan (February 17, 2017). "I Am Bolt review – life in the fast lane". The Guardian.
