Good movie

Rating: 8/10 (21 January 2005)

I enjoyed this movie. I attended high school in Texas shortly after this time period and can relate to the intense football climate in TX. I had also lived in TX as a younger child and remember Friday nights with nostalgic feelings. I recall the dominance of Dallas Carter. The movie is poignant because it delves much deeper into the tremendous pressure these kids faced. Everyone's hopes are riding on their young backs. They have their own hopes of escaping this West Texas town and dwindling opportunities. Thornton is well cast in the part of the coach. Lucas Black, Derek Luke, and Garret Hedlund are quite good in their roles. Tim McGraw, who I believe is making his film debut, is surprisingly good in this film. Very good, realistic, and deeply felt film. 8/10