It's no "Brian's Song" or "Field of Dreams," but it's not The Bad News Bears" either. When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak Kindle Edition by Neil Hayes (Author), Tony La Russa (Foreword), & 2 more Format: Kindle Edition 187 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 10.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. So go see it-you'll come out of the theater a little bit better of a person. We don't need Hollywood to fuel racial bigotry. It bothered me when I watched the film, but I thought, OK, that's a real person. Out of curiosity, I did a bit more research and found that 2 of the main character/players were composites, which bothered me not because of the creative process, but because the most unlikable kid in the film is black. Why tease us with bits and pieces and then not follow through? I also enjoy, at the end of such "real life" movies, to find out "where are they now?" It would have been nice to see what some of boys-who-became-men-through-football are up to now. I just felt the family dynamics and the player comraderie could have been delved into a little more deeply. The football scenes were very well done and exciting-not sure how much creative license was given there to create the nail biting finishes. (And yeah, he probably "recruited" a bit, too). When the Game Stands Tall Full Movie steven cao Follow Enjoy When the Game Stands Tall Full Movie WATCH NOW : Instructions to Download Full Movie: 1. Without this element, I don't think Coach Lad would have been as successful as he was. They aren't always about scripture, but about morals and ethics and leading a good life (regardless of your religion or no religion). I don't agree with some others that it's "too preachy." This is a Catholic High School, where kids are required to take religion classes. It's a GREAT story, but just a good movie. There weren't many other big moments in this movie that I hadn't seen in the weeks prior. The plot concerns a record 151-game 19922003 high school football. I am beginning to wonder if filmmakers put TOO much of the good stuff in their trailers. When the Game Stands Tall is a 2014 American sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter. Inspired by a remarkable true story and staring Anna Camp, 5000 BLANKETS will be exclusively in. Having lived in the Bay Area during "The Streak," and seeing the previews a few times, I was REALLY looking forward to seeing this film and went with a pocketful of Kleenex. When The Game Stands Tall Octo5000 BLANKETS Movie Trailer New Trailer for AFFIRM Originals movie, 5000 BLANKETS. Pro, College, High School-even "The Sandlot" (a GREAT movie, by the way). First, let me say, I LOVE sports movies-any sport, even if I'm not a fan.
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