Clichéd but very heartwarming, Excellent Hackman

Rating: Null/10 (28 January 2009)

This film does an excellent job in painting the picture of a sport-obsessed Mid-West small town. The story is the classic come-back-from-behind, a staple of sports movies, but the authenticity of the backdrop helps a great deal. Gene Hackman is excellent in an understated performance as the new coach of the basketball team. He has a few skeletons in his closet and the film handles this cliché well. Dennis Hopper plays a redeemed alcoholic and convinces. The energy in the high school games is effortlessly captured. I found 'Hoosiers' clichéd but heartwarming and its one of my all time favorite sports movies.
Overall 8/10