"Okay, we can't find and train two nobodies in a year".

Rating: 7/10 (17 February 2015)

I don't follow sports all that closely so I never heard of this story when it occurred, even though it happened not that long ago. This is one of those 'stuff that dreams are made of' tales that almost seems like a fantasy written for the screen instead of real life. It's a pretty enjoyable movie and even though it sizes up as a sports film, it has more to do with relationships and how individuals of disparate backgrounds can find a commonality of purpose once a goal has been established. It's always interesting to see how people adapt to totally unfamiliar places and situations the way Rinku, Dinesh and Amit did upon arrival in the States. Obviously these young men from India were a long shot to make it in the Big Leagues, but you have to admire the tenacity and perseverance it took to relocate to a different country and try to fulfill the aspirations of yourself and others who believe in you. Surprise, surprise as well, as the film makers managed to put together this project without sex, violence and profanity, a film that the whole family can enjoy.