Crowd pleaser

Rating: Null/10 (28 April 2004)

REMEMBER THE TITANS (2000) *** Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison, Craig Kirkwood, Ethan Suplee, Earl C. Pointer, Kip Purdue, Hayden Panettiere, Nicole Ari Parker. Washington gives another patented excellent performance as real-life high school football Coach Boone from Alexandria, Va. As the first integrated coach and team in the school's history much to the disgruntlement of the town until their white coach Patton agrees to help shape the new recruits leading to a seemingly predictable yet entertainingly so championship season. Racial tensions are ebbed but handled smartly and Washington and Patton give a certain dignity to the proceedings.
The unknown young cast should be applauded as well particularly Harris and Hurst as black and white teammates who overcome their prejudices through the tight bond of friendship. A crowd-pleaser for sure. (Dir: Boaz Yakin)