Decent enough sports film, The Longest Yard for me, has been s tad overhyped and its reputation slightly killed the tone of the film for me. The film is far better than the remake of course and it should be seen as one of the best sports films, but it's not one of my personal favorites. The acting is good, and the
story is well constructed, but overall, I thought it was a decent film. However this film wasn't my cup of tea. The film boasts a good cast of talented actors, and this was made back in the day when Burt Reynolds was still able to make good films. The Longest Yard is an entertaining film. This film is not a film that has a comedic vibe like the remake, and that's what I like about it. Though I view this film as decent, I found good enough to be entertaining, and I did enjoy it. But the fact is, is that I felt that the film a bit too hyped up. I'm not saying that the film bad, but I'm just saying I expected something much better than this. Overall a decent sports drama with a good cast. The Longest Yard is one of those films that can easily disappoint a viewer because it has been hyped up too much. However despite this, The Longest Yard is an entertaining film that is memorable, and is a necessary viewing for sports fans. I enjoyed the film, but not as much as I'd might have if it wasn't for the hype. For me the hype killed the film. A worthwhile film to watch and an entertaining film despite the fact that it's not as great as what everyone claims it to be.
October 3, 2011
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