“Holds even more of a meaning now. A great watch for any basketball fan, will make you want to pick up a basketball and get on the court!” — Reviewer from Letterboxd [11]
“A perfectly done documentary that gives you a peak into the mind and struggle of the best basketball player of all time.” — Reviewer from Rotten Tomatoes [20] Kobe Bryant's Muse (2015)
Much of the runtime focuses on the "daily grind" of grueling physical therapy [4, 14]. Seeing a global icon struggle to pick up marbles with his toes humanizes him in a way few other projects have achieved [14]. “Holds even more of a meaning now
Fans and critics alike have noted that the documentary has taken on a much deeper, more poignant meaning following Bryant's passing in 2020. Fans and critics alike have noted that the
Chopra uses a aesthetic, oscillating between grainy archival footage and high-definition, minimalist shots [5]. Critics from The A.V. Club praised it as a "beautiful-looking apologia" that makes a strong case for Bryant’s controversial methods [12]. Community Perspectives