' Above the Rim (1994)
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Reviews Counted:17
Fresh:10
Rotten:7
Average Rating:5.5/10
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Reviews for ' Above the Rim
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 2/5 |
It ain't got game. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
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 |
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A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws. Full Review |
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A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz. Full Review |
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3/5 |
No review available.
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3/5 |
A highly memorable movie
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2/5 |
No review available.
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52/100 |
When you play with something this formulaic, you’re bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips. Full Review |
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6/10 |
The actors are very good. Full Review |
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3/5 |
A very familiar dish, but prepared reasonably well.
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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. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Despite obvious weaknesses, however, the film gets a huge boost from several excellent performances. Full Review |
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A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim. Full Review |
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2.5/5 |
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. Full Review |
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3/4 |
The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing. Full Review |
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