Maiden: reviews
Reviews
What the critics say average 7.0 from 2 outlets
- 8.0 The Hollywood ReporterCaryn James
Mixing archival material and fresh interviews with Edwards and her crewmembers, Holmes creates an engaging, suspenseful story with layers of social resonance. 'Maiden' is gripping and effective even if - maybe especially if - you have absolutely no interest in sailing.
Read - 6.0 The GuardianPeter Bradshaw
At all events, it pays due homage to Edwards as a courageous pioneer.
Read - IndiewireKate Erbland
Alex Holmes' documentary about Tracy Edwards and her all-woman Whitbread sailing crew is both timely and intensely relevant.
Read - VarietyDennis Harvey
Alex Holmes' documentary has more than enough human interest to grip viewers with no prior interest in sailing.
Read - The PlaylistJonathan Christian
'Maiden' simultaneously functions as a timeless ode to passion and a reflective account of a fascinating highpoint in the history of women's involvement in the sports industry.
Read - CriticChristopher Llewellyn Reed
Edwards is a titan of courage and resolve, as are the other women on her ship.
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Questions about the reviews of Maiden
- What score does Maiden have?
- The critics, 7.0 on average from 2 reviews.
- What do the critics say about Maiden?
- The highest score is The Hollywood Reporter’s (8.0) and the lowest The Guardian’s (6.0).