One of the best films of the year so far!

Rating: 9/10 (16 May 2005)

What a film. After reading some reviews of this film i was really looking forward to seeing it. Then had to convince some of my mates that it would be a good film as it wasn't just going to be an American football film. Well i'm glad i did convince them to go, and so are they. From the opening of this film you get a sense it will be good. As the film goes on you just cannot help but want the team to do well as you begin to understand the immense pressure that the kids on the team are under, having to cope with a whole towns expectations at the tender age of 17. Being based on a true story this helps to further fuel your desire for the team to do well.
Billy Bob Thornton is pretty much the only 'star' in this film as I haven't seen any of the other actors in anything of note and this further aids the realism of the film.
The music in the film is also another plus as it is superb. It goes brilliantly with the film and Explosions In The Sky deserve credit for the music.
I've seen a fair few films this year but can easily say Friday Night Lights is one of the best films of the year. Go see it now, you won't regret it.