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Believe In Me (2007)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:6

Rotten:4

Average Rating:5.8/10

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for some mild thematic elements and language

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Mar 9, 2007 Limited

Box Office: $151,811

Synopsis: Set in Oklahoma in the mid-60's, "Believe in Me" is the story of a young man whose dreams of coaching boys high school basketball are derailed when the school board assigns him to the girls'... Set in Oklahoma in the mid-60's, "Believe in Me" is the story of a young man whose dreams of coaching boys high school basketball are derailed when the school board assigns him to the girls' basketball team instead. The girls and the coach eventually earn each other's trust, and despite the opposition of the conservative town, learn how to play to win. --© IFC Films [More]

Starring: Jeffrey Donovan, Samantha Mathis, Bruce Dern, Bob Gunton

Starring: Jeffrey Donovan, Samantha Mathis, Bruce Dern, Bob Gunton, Heather Matarazzo, Chris Ellis, Anne Judson-Yager

Director: Robert Collector

Director: Robert Collector
Screenwriter: Robert Collector
Producer: Caldecot Chubb, John Bard Manulis
Composer: David Torn
Studio: IFC Films

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Louise Keller

It may be formulaic, but has enough heart to be a winner,"

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 14 2009 12:44 AM

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Robert Koehler

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 18 2008 05:50 AM

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Jim Lane

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 07 2008 03:16 AM

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Sweet, feel-good sports flick is girl-powered.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 31 2007 04:19 PM

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 12 2007 04:34 AM

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Larry Ratliff

While it's not a classic high school basketball film such as Hoosiers (1986), Believe In Me tugs at the heartstrings with vigor.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 23 2007 07:21 AM

San Antonio Express-News

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Collector can't resist a few cloying, motivational speeches from time to time, but overall, he comes in nicely under the radar.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 22 2007 10:10 PM

Combustible Celluloid

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Josh Rosenblatt

Inspiration in Believe in Me comes early and often, and writer/director Collector never misses an opportunity for a heartfelt locker-room speech or joyful practice-session musical montage to tug at viewers' heartstrings.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 17 2007 05:17 AM

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Vince Koehler

You will find it an evening well spent, uplifting with a lot of heartfelt feelings.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 15 2007 12:45 AM

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Cole Smithey

Whether based on fact or not, now is not the time for yet another feel good sports movie about a small town coach who battles against local public perception to take his team of misfits to the championships.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 11 2007 12:47 PM

ColeSmithey.com

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Gary Goldstein

Sincere, but insufferably dull.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 09 2007 04:37 PM

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Michael Rechtshaffen

What the inspirational sports drama Believe in Me might lack in freshness, it nicely compensates for in heartfelt, winning conviction and spirited performances.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 30 2006 03:19 AM

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