| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B- |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"...involving and inspiring in the way a good movie about sports almost always is." more... |
B |
E! Online
Chris Farnsworth |
"...the audience never gets any traction with the story." more... |
C |
Entertainment Weekly
Gregory Kirschling |
"...Quaid delivers..." more... |
B- |
filmcritic.com
Sean O'Connell |
"...a commendable biopic that drags slightly but remains reverent to Davis' remarkable skills and undeniable legacy." more... |
B- |
Hollywood Reporter
Michael Rechtshaffen |
"Dennis Quaid scores an emotional touchdown in this sturdy, factual football drama." more... |
B+ |
New York Post
Kyle Smith |
"...a decent football movie..." more... |
B- |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"This isn't an actors' movie, but the principles all do sound jobs." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
Peter Hartlaub |
"The most memorable performance comes from Dennis Quaid..." more... |
B |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sean Axmaker |
"It's your basic uplifting sports story about the underdog who fights against the odds and triumphs." more... |
C+ |
USA Today
Mike Clark |
"Despite appealing performances and kinetic football scenes, the storytelling is mostly conventional..." more... |
B |
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