GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

matthewdlingo Never has the story of high-pressure, big dollar athletic programs and the lives of it's troubled stars been told quite like this. A prophetic storyline that tugs at your heart until the end. Cinematic shots and skillful use of light make it a visually stunning film. At times, you catch yourself imagining if the story tells the actual lives of several modern athletes. Witty script with some prickly twists. Expertly tackles a difficult subject matter by devoting plenty of time to developing characters. Mike Reilly has really understood how to communicate to the audience in the direction of this film. He carefully constructs the moods and moments. He develops a truly modern drama with teeth. In short, no matter how many jock-sports flicks you may have think you've seen. . .you haven't seen one like this.

filming-3 Sometimes movies capture something that is so real, it's uncomfortable to watch. Watching the relationship between the two main characters, Anna and Elliot, made me feel this way. It was really hard to watch two people be both so simultaneously loving and mean to each other. It reminded my of my parents, and made me think about what they must have been like when they were young.But underneath this all, the main character is driven by a need so strong, that he cannot even admit the truth to himself. Given the portions of the interview I have heard with Roger Clemens on 60 minutes that will show this Sunday, I wonder how many athletes who use steroids can even admit the truth to themselves. They are so used to lying that they can't even admit it when they get caught. I really saw a strong correlation between this and Elliot's character, but the part we get to see in the movie, is the character living with the ramifications of these choices. It's an inside look at something we would never otherwise get because all we'd ever see of these athletes after they lie to the public is them smiling at a photo-shoot. In this film, we get to see what happens not only after the fact, but also what happens to what must be thousands of athletes who don't make it. And this raises the big question of whether or not it is really worth a pro career to use steroids?

jeremydaly-1 Finally a movie that looks at the true driving force that propels us on our crooked paths. The real life problems and realizations made by the lead character seem so obvious to us as we struggle with why he can not see the wall coming, that is until we reflect on the decisions and actions in our own pasts. How many walls and how much ignored advice along the way. This road is a road we have all taken, with the same mistakes made and with the same results. The story is honest to the core, it evolves with the character; as his view of what is of importance changes the story also changes to encompass these new ideas, in a tragic but true portrayal. The use of football as the backdrop for this allegory adds to the importance of the characters future but takes nothing from the imagery of the whole. A sound concept to appeal to a larger audience that works to move the emotions and struggles of life at a frenetic pace. I think we have a winner here!

mortso Being somewhat of a "Guy film" buff, this movie brought me to a new understanding of Atheletes, Men and just life in general for the young and in love, and did it without one car chase, violence, or raw, unmoving act of tasteless sex. This is a thinker, you will leave pondering the plot for days, and not altogether sure you wanted to in the first place! It is an eye opener and an art piece in one package. This is also a film for Couples embarking on life together, to see first hand what commitment really means. My only criticism at all is based on the lack of a few drops of water and my limited attention span, (I'm fully ADD) and I'd recommend this to anyone with a heart and a brain. Kudos to the Fine Artists whose performances were truly convincing and moving. Mygod... I even shed a tear or two! Julia is Stunning, warm and very "screen savvy"! Gimme MORE! Mike, this being his first acting role, has set a new archetype for macho and will very likely be seen more and more on the big screen. Can he Kung Fu? We all wanna find that one out! Regardless as Director he has assured himself a place in the "city of lights" should he choose to pursue that occupation! He has promised us another film soon, and it sounds stunning. Worth the see, worth the resulting ponder and for sure a very moving piece of film. AAA+++