Emma Badame of
That Shelf wrote that "Claydon and Moniz’s script is sharp and even occasionally–and wonderfully–slapstick, and the whole production manages to take the mickey out of the athletic event without ever punching down. Everyone is in on the joke, which makes it that much more enjoyable. It’s a sport that may look odd, but which takes clear stamina and real ability, and the filmmakers ensure that comes across in between the well-placed punchlines. There’s a great display of over-the-top villainy here, too, with both Bryk and Amell revelling in the chance to make a full meal of the scenery. All you need to know about Amell’s character is right there in his moniker: Ched. And if that weren’t enough, his douchebag look is one for the books: short shorts, a faux-hawk and Pit Vipers. With his inability to comprehend proper trash talk and appropriate expressions, he also brings to mind Biff Tannen in
Back to the Future, if Biff had any kind of natural athletic ability." Peter Gray of
The AU Review wrote that "Moniz and Claydon are aware of how comical the sport looks, but they also take their subject on with sincerity, which is why their wonderfully sweet film succeeds as much as it does." He added that "most importantly, Racewalkers is very, very funny. The ensemble all playing their characters as straight as possible only adds to the comedic mentality, with their [sic] being a fine balance in amplifying some of the sport’s theatrical flair – Matt’s hip swivel is described as looking like a “coked out salsa dancer” – with a genuine respect as to how physically demanding it is. Moniz and Claydon have a wonderfully subtle approach to delivering their comedy, whilst Amell is able to lean into Ched’s competitive nature with a more exaggerated approach, but in doing so he underplays the character’s awareness, which only makes him all the funnier." ==Awards==