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(161) 6.9 85 min 2018

For decades, the SAT & ACT have loomed colossal as a teenage rite of passage for those aspiring to college in the U.S. The experience, and the score, remain indelible for many. Students, academics, and test-taking professionals expose the bias and influence, both cultural and psychological, in this surprising documentary.

Genres
Documentary
Director
Michael Arlen Davis

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Audio English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles 日本語  Čeština  Português  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Genres Documentary
Director Michael Arlen Davis
Country USA
Also Known As The Test and The Art of Thinking
Runtime 1H 25M

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Gerald Fox
Monday, 29 Jun 2020 19:49

This film was truly a great documentary about a subject I like, and also one that was so misunderstood that it was easy to put down those who could be considered the main character of the movie, Bruce Lee. The only problem was that the film was not all that good. The first problem was the fact that the documentary focused too much on Bruce Lee. The second was that the film did not make much use of the wonderful archive footage that Lee used to make his films. What you get here is a mixture of interviews and the director's own recollections. It was interesting to hear about his methods, but there were a few points where the director seemed to gloss over them. There was one interview where he described the filming of the beginning of The Story of Drunken Master. It was interesting to hear how he got his footage, but that was it. There were several other interview clips from other documentaries that you would be better off watching, like The Making of Enter the Dragon. I also think that the fact that the film was made in such a short time limit meant that it didn't do the subject justice. Lee is not just a martial arts genius. He is a brilliant actor and a brilliant writer, a gifted scientist and an author. But he is not just a martial artist. In fact, this is a great documentary for anyone interested in Bruce Lee, the martial arts or his life. Just don't let the title fool you.
Kevin H.
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 17:08

I think it is absolutely brilliant. How can anyone not enjoy this film? It was so good! It was touching, interesting, amusing and thought-provoking. The two main characters, Simon and Julianne, had such great chemistry. I found myself watching the movie all the way through at various points. The plot was brilliant. I was curious to know how it would end. I was not disappointed. I can't recommend this movie highly enough. If you haven't seen it already, then go now. This movie is one that you should watch!
Nicole
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 20:30

I am not familiar with Tarkovsky's works, but I think that this film, which takes its title from his first and most important film, The Test, is a well-made, accurate portrayal of a man's personal struggles in the face of near-catastrophic events. The Test chronicles the early days of Tarkovsky's career as a film-maker, starting with his film The Last Picture Show, which was a model for what he would eventually make. The film covers the years between 1936 and 1937, but it's really the later years that hold the film together, particularly the year 1936. There is a discussion of the following year's movie, The Last Picture Show 2, which was a huge flop, but had a positive reception among the Russian audience. After Tarkovsky's big failure, he took a break from filmmaking, focusing on teaching art to the students at a university. There he met both Maria, the younger of his two daughters, and Vladimir, the eldest of his three daughters. In the film, we see how these two different ways of life interact. After several years, Tarkovsky returned to the movies, doing not just film, but also painting, and performing in various theatrical and philosophical performances. We see the real-life struggle of those two men in the face of the difficulties they faced. The Test is very much a personal documentary, with Tarkovsky himself narrating most of the movie. The film does not cover every aspect of his life, but it does cover his wife, his children, and the numerous people who are related to him through his work and his artistic activity. This documentary may be not be the most important documentary out there, but it is a well-made one, and it is the best of its kind. Recommended for people who are interested in Tarkovsky's life.
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