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Deep in the American South, NBA hopeful Odin James is the only black student at an elite private school. Playing point guard, Odin is a basketball scout's dream, possessing the talent to go straight from high school to the pros. Odin not only enjoys widespread popularity with the students, he is dating the beautiful Desi Brable, daughter of Dean Brable. Odin's best friend, Hugo Goulding, is... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Adaptation and Teen |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 31 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 31, 2001 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for violence, a scene of strong sexuality, language and drug use. |
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| Distributors: |
Lionsgate
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$16,017,403 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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Chicago Tribune,
(3.5 stars) "...works regardless of whether you know Shakespeare's play." Full Review...
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Detroit Free Press,
(2 out of 4 stars) "...[a] tepid misfire..." Full Review...
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Hollywood Reporter,
"...a potent drama, extremely well-acted by its leads." Full Review...
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New York Post,
(3.5 stars) "...exceptionally intelligent and powerful..." Full Review...
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