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My 23 year old son and I watched this together. Although I was raised in Minnesota, I remember this time very vividly. My parents did what they could to open our eyes to the issue of race relations - even though our community was entirely white. This had me cheering, crying and remembering. Great movie. Check out Utube afterwards.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016
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I teach in a Master's Degree program and use this film to illustrate how small groups work toward a common goal. In addition to being a downright entertaining film, it is an excellent example of the roles individuals play when tasked with working together. It's a staple in my video library.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017
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Everywhere we go people wanna know this most incredible story of an integrated football team at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Va. Denzel Washington is excellent as Coach Herman Boone. The heart of this movie are the children who overcome adversity set forth by adults, band together and learn the power of to see beyond boundaries is the key to success. You won't find any other movie out there that will captivate you like this one. It pulls you into the story like nothing I've ever watched before.
A great story that many people still struggle with -Racism. If you cut off a persons skin we are ALL THE SAME INSIDE. A wonderful movie of conflict, perseverance, victory, doubt and friendships broken. But in the end, color doesn’t matter, teamwork and friendships do.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014
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Great, great, great movie...this powerful movie of racial discard in a small Southern town, addresses a social issue with raw emotional tension resulting from the integration of a local high school. It teaches a lesson about acceptance, respect, and adjusting to racial differences. While Denzel Washington the African American football coach, who plays Coach Boone and Will Patton the Caucasian football coach, who plays Coach Yoast are phenomenal the movie is stolen by the interaction of the team players. There is racial tension as a result of the high school which is forced by court order to integrate the school the turmoil builds between these two coaches when the popular "white" head high school football coach is replaced by a "black" coach.
The movie is based on actual events, it teaches a lesson without screaming it in your face. While viewing this movie sometime you will laugh, cry and wiser about the explosive issues of integration. As the movie unfolds it shows how the team becomes the unifying symbol for the community as the boys (football players) unite, the coaches and the adults in the community also unite as they learn to trust and depend on each other.
I love this Denzel Washington movie. At first when I went to the theater to see this I was very reluctant but my boyfriend wanted to see it. I thought it was another movie about football but it was about much more. It was a movie about love, race wars, etc... Definitely worth watching
I have had this movie in two previous DVD incarnations -- one full screen and one widescreen (preferred). I use it in teaching a lot. I teach Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at a university and use this movie as the basis for an essay final (since it shows all 7 Habits being played out). The BluRay is much more like the theater experience. It's not startling, but it is clearer and the sound is perfect. If you're not acquainted with the story, it is one of the best sports-based yarns out there. Of course, it is also a metaphor for the entire struggle for integration and the end-goals of the entire Civil Rights Movement. Since it's a real story based on real people it's also highly creditable. For today's young people who only read about that period as history, it is also an eye-opener. The movie is recommended in any format you find it; the BluRay is recommended if you have a system capable of demonstrating its virtues.
I know this movie has been around for some time now, but, it is an awesome film. Denzel is so great in this movie based on a true story. My only complaint is that when streaming it, during the last 30 to 45 minutes it began to drag. It got so bad that figures were blurred and that is a shame as it was coming to a close. I checked my internet, the speed was fine and the signal was strong. I can't explain it but that part of my experience made the movie less enjoyable than it should have been.
5.0 out of 5 starsA Film about Football that's not just For Football Fans
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2013
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I bought this film after a work colleague quoted a line from it that I loved - 'Attitude Reflects Leadership'. (It had been a bad day at work!) My colleague loves sport and I, generally, prefer things without competition. However, this quote made me curious and I bought this film. The story is about so much more than football - but it is about how sport can translate into other areas of life. It contains many life lessons - overcoming adversity, working with people in your life you'd rather not work with! There are many poignant moments in this film and also lots of laughs. It's message is timeless really and, like the subject of the film, reaches across all barriers. If you want a film that restores your faith in life & the human spirit - this is it!
4.0 out of 5 starsDidn't really know anything about this film, purely purchased ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2016
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Didn't really know anything about this film, purely purchased on a whim. Found it to be a rather heart warming and uplifting story. Only one major name (as the cover clearly indicates) but some very strong performances.