I saw this film on TV the other night, and immediately recognized that it was overtly religious in tone, but that did not detract from the underlying message. I am not a practicing Catholic, but I did not find the movie to be an affirmation of the basic values of life that can guide all persons, of all faiths, and even non-faith. Even putting aside the religious message, the spiritual message that you can do more if you allow yourself to give 100% is an important one.
Character building is something that should never go out of style. Maybe I'm getting weepy in my old age, but I was touched by several scenes, even though I knew that they were coming, and I knew what they were there for. So be it.
This film is not as good (quality wise) as Hoosiers (my favorite sports/inspirational film) or even The Rookie, but it hits all the marks as far as its goal. Some compared it to Remember the Titians, or Friday Night Lights, and that is inevitable. However, this movie is really about character and faith first, with football as the tool.
Character building is something that should never go out of style. Maybe I'm getting weepy in my old age, but I was touched by several scenes, even though I knew that they were coming, and I knew what they were there for. So be it.
This film is not as good (quality wise) as Hoosiers (my favorite sports/inspirational film) or even The Rookie, but it hits all the marks as far as its goal. Some compared it to Remember the Titians, or Friday Night Lights, and that is inevitable. However, this movie is really about character and faith first, with football as the tool.