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4 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The New York TimesJason ZinomanThe New York TimesJason ZinomanThe movie is ultimately less about the players or even the engrossingly shot games than the idea of basketball as a tradition, one that imbues lives with meaning and bonds a community.
- 75Film Journal InternationalStephen WhittyFilm Journal InternationalStephen WhittyIt’s a movie made with an insider’s knowledge (directors Ben and Orson Cummings are both proud graduates of the school) and affection (Shaquille O’Neal is one of the producers, as is art-world titan Larry Gagosian). And yet, while it has heartwarming moments, it’s not a predictable, eager-to-please entertainment.
- 70Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleLos Angeles TimesRobert AbeleThe bread and butter of good kids with talent and dreams, a committed coach, loyal followers and game footage does the expected task of charming us into becoming new fans, wherever we are.
- 50Village VoiceCraig D. LindseyVillage VoiceCraig D. LindseyUnfortunately, the narrative focus constantly shifts and never coalesces.