A very well done movie

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2006)

There were moments while watching the trailer that I wondered if the director/producer was going to generate a carbon copy of the superbly done "Remember The Titans". I'm happy to report that even though there are similar tensions (between blacks and whites) the story stands very well on it's own.
I found the characterizations to be fresh and believable. The many exciting basketball scenes are always easy to follow... and easily draw the viewer in almost to the point of cheering aloud. (Ok, so maybe there were some of us doing that.) Not often does a packed theater applaud the end of a movie, but last night's showing achieved that distinction. A well told story, with all the right elements.
10/10
BTW - don't be to hasty in leaving when you see the credits begin to roll... Those who remain behind will be rewarded.