Despite its occasionally stale elements, the film succeeds movingly thanks to the inherent power of its narrative and the terrific performances by Boosher and the four young actresses as the team members.

| Mar 6, 2025

The director Bill Guttentag and his cast get the can-do spirit at its core, as well as the societal constrictions that make such perseverance especially impressive, but it’s also a story that could have been told with more concision and subtlety.

| Mar 6, 2025

There are many bloated, shallow moments, while the heavier, more significant scenes go by in the blink of an eye.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 6, 2025

With strong performances, compelling storytelling, and beautiful cinematography, Rule Breakers is more than just a film about robotics. It's about the fight for the right to education and the hope that knowledge can illuminate even the darkest times.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 28, 2025