fresh film that could have done some stuff left out

Rating: 7/10 (11 August 2003)

I really liked this film, I liked the premise, the direction, the plot and the characters. They were beleiveable, even if not likeable, although if my team had that dis-unity I would't be a happy coach.
My only grip is that Stone was over the top with some of the injuries, I know he was trying to show US footballers as modern day gladiators (hence the film in the back ground, and charlton heston's cameo) but for me he went to far and detracted from the film.
However, if you want a film that get's inside a pro-sports mindset, and has it's moments artistically and intellectually, go and watch it.