Predictable, but still a gem! Disney does it again!

Rating: 8/10 (6 September 2006)

Though Disney has had their ups and downs in the past few years, one thing has remained consistent: Their sports movies. Here comes a movie that is very similar in plot as another Disney sports movie, the Rookie, but this time it is with a football. Even though this movie is full of sports cliques (lets face it, how many really haven't), but can stand on its own quite well! Its a movie about second chances and how important sports play in the lives of regular people. I really do believe that Pro Athletes should watch this movie because it shouldn't be about the money, but rather, the feeling you get that your are indirectly changing people's lives for the better and they actually look up to you. I think this is very clear in this movie and this is what sets it apart a little bit! Another great thing about this movie is that it is univeral and can be watched by anybody of any age and still get the message! This is what Disney does best, making movies that families enjoy on different levels. Also for a sports movie, it has very little swearing so little kids can watch it which is rare with sports movies reciently (Longest Yard, Any Given Sunday?). Is the movie the greatest in the world? Probably not, but it entertains and gives a crutial sports lesson without using nudity, swearing, or excessive violence. This movie is definitely worth your time and money!