BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

cineastFGD We watch Forks over Knives and are shocked, we watch documentaries over the genocide and wonder about the brutality of humans, and then there is this movie. It is by far the most disgusting thing I've seen in a long time. These parents are monsters and their passive spouses enablers. Each and every one of these kids will end up on some therapist's couch later in life. They are the victims of the most abusive types of narcissists: fathers who use their children to elevate themselves, to validate themselves, and to compensate for their own insecurities. Their emotional involvement is only about themselves, hence, the anger and abuse once the 'tool', the child, does not comply and succeeds and who then call this 'love'. There is no kid that grew up under such circumstances that will not be messed up for life.None of these parents should be anywhere near a child and kudos to the makers of this film to expose these people for what they really are.

CN If you're a parent and you're looking for what NOT to do as a parent, this is the show for you! Truly a disgusting display of poor parenting skills. Whether it's the moms or the dads, they are all warped. One mom wants us to believe she's got Jesus on her side, but she's just a warped as the dads, maybe more because she doesn't believe what she's doing is wrong. When Justus's dad is screaming at him in the car while visiting the mom in Washington I was shocked that his mother didn't stop that cr4p when it first started to happen. Clearly they've got some 'family dynamic' issues when her 2 middle boys have a different daddy than Justus and the baby - I feel certain his bad behavior didn't just start when Justus was 15, but regardless his dad's attitude and approach was disturbing to say the least - sort of glad when he got hurt. :) Poor Amari, that sweet baby just needs a hug and a high five - her daddy is just looking for a big pay day off the back of his child. The basketball boys have it rough too, but at least their dad's say "I love you" occasionally, which is more than some of the others ever say.

isaac 'Trophy kids' was an up to snuff documentary reviewing the life of children and adolescents whose lives are being influenced by sport and their over-the-top-sport-parents. This is an unusual film. You wont get many like this. This movie is actually going into the lives of these kids and being told from their perspective, as well as a lot of it being told from the parents perspective. This documentary is unusual , not only because its talking about an unusual topic , but because it is actually going into the lives of the kids in great detail.It can also be a rather blue movie, since the parents are going over-the-top and sometimes being unfair with their kid. Its a good documentary , because its showing the audience more or less everything they want to know about their lives and not missing out anything. It is made really well , going from one kids life to another, and at the end finishing it off with a touching ending. There is a big message in this documentary(that is why it is a good movie to watch). When you watch it, you will have to figure out that message for yourself.

pattymayo-89177 Seriously, it was getting uncomfortable to watch Golf Dad pouting all over the course after every single shot his daughter hit. that guy is a complete scumbag. Can't believe some of the things he calls his daughter.. "wait until you get in the car." You've gotta think their is some physical abuse going on at home too.. he even implied in that one scene when he's getting up from the golf cart that he wishes it was the 70s again where it was 'acceptable' to beat up your kids. Seriously felt like this guy is just banking on his daughter becoming a pro one day and he can mooch off her winnings the rest of his life. Hope that scumbag gets what he deserves. And what was with the basketball dads? How delusional could they be thinking their scrawny little barely 6 feet tall white kids have any chance of playing D1 basketball? Was hilarious to me when that Cal Poly all black team just came in and ran them out of the gym. It's one thing to be a nut case sports dad when your kid actually has a special talent, but these white kids are simply average players who have no chance at D1 basketball, let alone becoming a pro one day. Tennis Mom was creepy, though I found it interesting how she really didn't even pay much attention when her kids were playing tennis. Too busy babbling about Jesus to the director, numerous times where she all of a sudden says "oh that was match point!" like she was not paying attention to the score at all. Football dad was insane, that scene in the car with the kids mother driving didn't even seem real. His thought process is so warped it felt fake that he actually believes the stuff he says. Coach Meier was awesome though, loved everything he said. Spot on. Would recommend watching but prepare to be disgusted and angry at the end.