Review of High Expectations

This is a movie for the ages. Sibling rivalry, a complicated driven patriarch who demands the best from his players and most of all his own sons. Both are talented soccer players, but the younger more sensitive has been cut from the team. Full of self doubt, still aching from the loss of his mother, the family dynamics are rife with egos and tough love. Think Rudy meets Steel Magnolias, a modern day twist on the best of all sports dramas with the family love and hope and loss. . The younger brother is a wonderful portrayal of todays young man, one who suffers from doubt and insecurity's that are near crippling his life. But with the love of his girlfriend, and a wonderful best friend, (brilliantly acted), he looks within himself to find he can do his best without the security of a "win". That believing in himself is the answer.

Fantastic ending, and plenty of humor to make one truly be part of the story. Highly recommended! And all sports teams should have it as part of their homework! Great lessons without sentimentality.