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kuafor41 says...

4 years ago

If they wanted to make a film about sports or sports comebacks, there are certainly better films. If they wanted to make a film about alcoholism, there are certainly better films. Even if they wanted to combine alcoholism and sports there are certainly better films., So why did they make this film? There's nothing really wrong with it, apart from the obvious cliches they were compelled to put in there. But what does it add? In fact, most of the time it's depressing so there really isn't much entertainment value here.

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fawlty70 says...

4 years ago

A solid sports/redemption movie with Affleck in possibly the best performance of his life, that falls short because the titular "way back" part of the story for Affleck's character is over abruptly and way too neatly in the last five minutes of the movie.
I wish the movie had devoted the majority of its non-basketball screentime to this.

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KevinSocial9697 says...

4 years ago

Some might think my rating is too high, but honestly, this film hit my feels hard and knowing Ben Affleck's past makes me love it even more as you can see the passion he has for the role. Was a really inspirational film in my opinion and is a must-watch for 2020.

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MeltedWax says...

4 years ago

Though it’s a slow movie, I thought it was well acted and the storyline was good.

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Psymann says...

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4 years ago

So a foul-mouthed alcoholic coach (thats all the coaches i played under) and a hopeless high-school basketball team mesh and manage to drag the story out for an hour and 20 minutes, [spoiler] add some cancer-kid emosh, an unfair dismissal (I mean, come on, how can a Priest tell a guy alcohol in the workplace is wrong, wine in churches and all that) leading to a moment of existential clarity, [/spoiler] and just as you think the film is going somewhere, the end credits roll. Do yourself a favour and watch "Field of Dreams" or "Mighty Ducks" or the weather channel instead of this turgid mess, alternatively, [spoiler] start watching from about 1 hour 25, and see the only part of the film worth seeing.[/spoiler]

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StephanOtter says...

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4 years ago

**8/10**
Great movie, Affleck his performance was sublime. The movie had some deep _“never give up”_ & _“we have to move forward in life”_ parts.

If you were wondering If they won the final game. [spoiler] it isn’t important. They won as individuals and as a team. Even coach who wasn’t even there anymore. [/spoiler]

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nickyd says...

3 months ago

The epitome of telling instead of showing. Boring AF and doesn't do anything new or interesting with the well-worn path it's treading.

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Copeland1994 says...

2 years ago

A super solid Ben Affleck drama about alcoholism, that happens to unfold around basketball. While not the most remarkable or memorable movie ever, it is damn solid. I’d even go as far as saying this movie didn’t receive all the attention it deserved at its release. I will certainly watch this one again, and I assume I will watch it again sooner rather than later. If you like basketball movies, or Ben Affleck as an actor, watch this movie…you won’t be disappointed!

Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend

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one year ago

@copeland1994 <br /> <br /> As mentioned on my first watch, I would be watching this one again sooner than later. It is a really solid film, and I can't help but feel this is *almost* Ben Affleck just playing himself.<br /> <br /> Rating: 3.5/5 - 8/10 - Would Recommend

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agiledood says...

3 years ago

I gave it a good rating. Yeah, it’s a cliche, but I love stories like this. It’s slow, typical script and flow and predictable, but it’s a great story.

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Nancy L Draper says...

3 years ago

A good, solid, sports drama. Exactly what you’d expect from a redemptive story of a broken coach and a no hope team. Ben Affleck gives a good performance and I think we can tell it was a bit of a passion project for him. (There is one little treat for MACLEOD’S DAUGHTERS fans - Rachael Carpani/Jodi shares 3 minutes of screen time with Ben.) I give this film a 7 (good) out of 10. [Sports Drama]

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Narate says...

3 years ago

>"I spent a lot of time hurting myself. I made a lot of bad decisions. I have my regrets."

Ben Affleck shows us that he is really a great, emotional actor. This is one of his best performances (if not the best). There are moments that are hard to watch, but in a way where you want to know what happens next.

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