Well worth seeing

Rating: 9/10 (29 July 2006)

By the end of the movie, I was totally engrossed in the story and the main character. I didn't want it to finish! Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the first third of the movie. The early character development scenes, were a bit cheesy. I found it hard to buy into the idea that Dan could do all the drinking, womanising and arguing with his team mates and coach, as well as sleepless nights and not be a loser! I had to consciously forgive the film makers and just hope the story draws me in with something I can relate to, later on. And they rewarded me accordingly with an inspiring well told story of a young mans journey from a talented cocky successful athlete, through career ending injury to eventually finding real meaning in his life, with or without his sport. I look forward to the sequel.