Over the Limit
How far will you go for a success?
Directed by Marta Prus
Produced by Chimney Poland, Marianna Films
An intimate documentary portrait of an elite athlete's final push toward Olympic glory, caught between personal ambition and the pressures of an unforgiving institutional system.
Margarita Mamun, an elite Russian rhythmic gymnast, is struggling to become an Olympic champion. It is the most important year of her career and her last chance to achieve the ultimate goal, the gold Olympic medal. The film creates a captivating portrait of a young woman who is desperately trying to handle her own ambitions and meet the expectations of the official Russian training system.
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Is Over the Limit violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Over the Limit sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Over the Limit scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does Over the Limit end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Over the Limit easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Over the Limit
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Over the Limit
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Over the Limit, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Over the Limit, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Over the Limit, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
