Great Story-Bad Movie

Rating: 1/10 (24 October 2003)

The story should have remained as the article in Sports Illustrated. It's a moving story that can be told in a 4 page article and is too drawn out and simplistic to make into a movie. It shows how there are some good people out there that care about people, instead of just material goods or sports. At the same time, Cuba Gooding is not suited for this role, he is an expansive actor and does not pull this off. Ed Harris does a great job in these roles. Don't waste any tears on this film, there is better out there, perhaps independent is the way to go. 2.5/4