Texas High School in a small town with nothing to offer but a game.

Rating: 9/10 (24 January 2007)

Odessa Texas' fans, citizens and athletes are very connectible with in what, in my opinion, is one of the best movies I have ever had the pleasure of watching. This movie really captures what Texas High school Football's soul is all about. The struggles the players go through are so parallel to what actually happens to other high school players like myself. There is enormous pressure placed on the shoulders of the athletes to succeed where the town does not economically, and the games are all the town has to look forward to. Living in a small town in Texas, playing football is all you have. It is your life, your dreams, what you eat for breakfast, and what you sleep with at night. Friday Night Lights really captures this emotion very well, and portrays everything with picture-perfectness. This movie makes me cry at the end, when the seniors are discussing what is left for them in their future, and what they will miss about the game, mostly because I know that I will be in those shoes in two years. The acting is great from every actor. Ithink this is one of Billy Bob's best, and really supports the character development. I really like the fact that I feel I can really relate and connect with FNL. Football fan or not, you will learn to love Odessa, the fans, coaches, athletes, trials and struggles of the team, and each individual on the team, of this emotionally driven movie.