Friday Night Lights - A very good modern sports film

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2009)

Nearly five years have passed since 'Friday Night Lights' was released and it still maintains its status as one of the best sports movies of the 2000s.
The story isn't anything new or original, but it is true. Not only of the Permian Panthers, but of many teams around the country, and I think that's where the greatness of this film lies. Anyone who has gone to high school where football was a 'big deal' (it was right up with breathing in my high school) can relate to this film.
The film is one that delivers real emotion and power without getting overly sappy. It uses the subject matter and the player emotions to deliver unto its viewers the feeling of triumph through the most difficult of situations.
If you're looking for a genuinely good film that will make you actually feel something without it being too forced, check out 'Friday Night Lights.'
Final Verdict: 8/10.
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