Gridiron Gang
Réalisation:
Phil JoanouScénario:
Jeff MaguirePhotographie:
Jeff CutterMusique:
Trevor RabinActeurs·trices:
Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit, L. Scott Caldwell, Leon Rippy, Kevin Dunn, Jade Yorker, Jamal Mixon, Jurnee Smollett, Brett Cullen, Michael J. Pagan (plus)VOD (1)
Résumés(1)
Porter, un entraîneur de football américain, décide de prendre sous son aile de jeunes détenus réputés dangereux. Il est convaincu que c’est le seul moyen de leur enseigner le respect d’eux-mêmes et des autres pour apprendre à s’intégrer dans la société. Mais il doit auparavant faire face à la résistance de ses supérieurs et à l’hostilité des coaches des autres équipes… (Columbia TriStar Films)
(plus)Critiques (2)
A solid drama that draws heavily on being based on a true story. Sports movies aren’t generally my cup of tea, but Gridiron Gang was a treat. I was really impressed by The Rock’s excellent performance which shows that he can act even roles like this and I must admit that Xzibit supports him adeptly. A high three stars.
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The structure of this film is pretty standard. Outsiders are striving to reach the top in sport - this time it's American football. The difference is that these young players are criminals and train in a prison. If the film were a bit grittier and showed us more vividly the hell these guys come from, it would probably have a stronger impact. As it is, it still feels like a family film about how outsiders overcome challenges. The Rock is a stud in any movie, though.
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