Compare prices before you buy. Good lead performance propel inspirational, uplifting message film.
Cardboard supporting characters, predictable and an off-track subplot keep it from being great.
The Bottom Line Flawed by worthwhile true inspirational message film. Best suited for teen-agers. The true inspirational and important story of Carl Brashear, deserves to have a film made of it and writer Scott Marshall Smith and Director George Tillman Jr. have fashioned an above average, biopic here. It's unfortunate so much of the film is utterly predictable and several supporting characters are utterly one dimensional. If one is looking for a solid inspirational true story about a man over-coming obstacles which include education, racism and prejudice, and physical challenges you'll find it in this film.