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' Above the Rim

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' Above the Rim (1994)

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Reviews Counted: 17

Fresh: 10

Rotten:7

Average Rating: 5.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Ambitious high school senior Kyle-Lee has a lot going on in his life. Not only is he anxiously waiting to hear from Georgetown about his college basketball scholarship, he's also dealing with the... Ambitious high school senior Kyle-Lee has a lot going on in his life. Not only is he anxiously waiting to hear from Georgetown about his college basketball scholarship, he's also dealing with the demands of a strict coach who doesn't want him hanging in the 'hood. Then there's his mother's new relationship with a security guard, which Kyle doesn't appreciate. To top it all off, his good friend Birdie -- a neighborhood gangster -- wants to know why Kyle won't hang out anymore. Hopefully, things will work out for the troubled teen, but only if he keeps his eyes on the prize. [More]

Starring: Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans

Starring: Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, Marlon Wayans

Director: Jeff Pollack

Director: Jeff Pollack

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It ain't got game.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
03/25/08
Karen McCluskey
Empire Magazine

A superficial and predictable sports drama with an inner-city background, Above the Rim nevertheless offers engaging characters, fast-paced direction, and strong performances.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
03/25/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.

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03/25/08
Brian Lowry
Variety
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A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz.

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06/24/06
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No review available.

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08/14/05
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

A highly memorable movie

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03/23/05
Clint Morris
Moviehole

No review available.

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01/07/05
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

When you play with something this formulaic, you’re bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone.

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08/19/04
Wesley Lovell
Apollo Guide

Above the Rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously directed by Jeff Pollack, who appreciates the lively and unpretentious aspects of the story.

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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips.

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03/23/03
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

The actors are very good.

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09/19/02
Dragan Antulov
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A very familiar dish, but prepared reasonably well.

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

It's Shakur who steals the show. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor.

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05/12/01
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
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Despite obvious weaknesses, however, the film gets a huge boost from several excellent performances.

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01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.

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01/01/00
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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The whole thing is mired in a slow-footed sea of pedantic blather. Heavy-handed explanations are given left and right, and you wish they'd all just shut up and play the game.

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01/01/00
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.

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