Revolutionizes the way kids see the game

Rating: 10/10 (18 February 2019)

I know I'm very late in leaving a review, but I first saw this movie about 6 years ago (I was in 8th grade). My dad handed it to me and told me to watch it because I love sports movies, and oh man did this movie captivate what I love about sports. Sports aren't just a collision of sweaty bodies for the entertainment of others, it's about teamwork and being successful in and off the court. This is what "coach carter" does so well, it's a basketball movie but it's not about basketball. "Coach carter" instead focuses on the integrity of a basketball coach and how he refuses to let his players be just another statistic in a failing educational system. This story spoke to me from the first viewing and shows everyone who watches it that sports does not make you who you are, and that we as people are above the game. Overall this is a beautiful movie about the hardships of those who only have the game of basketball left in their lives. Every performance is amazing (specifically Jackson as coach carter and Rick Gonzalez as Timo Cruz). Please watch this movie especially if you love basketball, it will leave tears in your eyes.