Kurt Russell is the only good thing about this movie

Rating: Null/10 (22 November 2005)

First off let me say that I'm a big fan of Kurt Russell and I wish he got more attention and praise. I rented this film based mainly on the fact that he was in it. Too bad that the only thing I thought was any good about the movie was Kurt Russell.
Some of the problems with the movie.
The hockey team members are not developed as individual characters. Frankly, they all looked alike and acted alike to me.
The movie tries to make the viewer feel awe, patriotism, and pride not by the actions of the characters but by SWELLING MUSIC. This is a typical Disney film technique. To make up for the lack of characterization, simply put in some emotional music. It was particularly annoying in this film.
The film tries to blend in the history of the era but it doesn't do a very good job.
You don't learn anything about the game of hockey from this movie.
So, I would only recommend this movie if you like Kurt Russell. If the movie is about anything, it's about his character. He was a player on a team that lost and now he's a coach and wants to win. This explains his motivation.
I would recommend "The Greatest Game Ever Played" the recent Disney movie about golf over this film.
As for Kurt, I think he's one of the best actors around, always interesting, and deserves a heck of a lot more recognition.