An inspiring story that works very hard to remind you it's an inspiring story at every opportunity.
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09/29/09
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More Than a Game (2009)
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Reviews Counted:44
Fresh:32
Rotten:12
Average Rating:6.3/10
Consensus: Though the film may not delve as deep as some would prefer, More Than a Game is an inspiring documentary featuring likable youngsters, a positive message, and some exciting in-game footage.
Rated: PG [See Full Rating]
Genre: Sports/Recreation
Theatrical Release:Oct 2, 2009 Limited
Box Office: $887,029
Synopsis: Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about uncommon friendship in the face all too common adversities. Coached by a... [More]
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Reviews for More Than a Game
Top CriticAround the halfway point when the LeBron James crew runs into some adversity beyond the socioeconomic circumstances that get short shrift in the movie, it starts getting pretty good.
10/05/09
Top CriticBelman doesn’t look into the bigger problems of James’ team jet-setting across the country during the school year, or the spectacle allowed to build up around him.
10/01/09
Deeply inspiring. That said, for every young kid who sees More Than a Game and thinks they are the next LeBron James -- it should be mandatory to watch 1994's Hoop Dreams.
10/01/09
'More Than a Game' is a riveting, emotional and inspirational documentary that captures the ups and downs of five young men who bonded as friends and teammates.
10/02/09
What’s almost as impressive as James’s talent on the court is his poise and character.
10/15/09
It’s especially effective in exploring the pressures on the boys and their fragile dreams.
10/14/09
Maybe Belman’s film will instill in youngsters an interest in documentaries, of which this is a generally fine example.
10/02/09
Even non-basketball fans should enjoy this terrific human interest drama of skill, loyalty, and passion.
09/26/09
The skilled editing eventually brings out the personalities of all five players, adding an emotional stake to the footage of key games.
10/08/09
More Than a Game is more than a feature-length profile of LeBron James, and that's good news.
10/16/09
Top CriticThe film is pretty superficial in its reporting and is by-the-numbers in its storytelling. If the subjects weren't interesting, the movie would be a complete snore.
10/15/09
Expertly orchestrated and unavoidably moving, More Than a Game is nevertheless your standard inspirational sports story about spunky kids who defy the odds to become champions.
10/16/09
No make-believe Hollywood script could match this once-in-a-lifetime, all-American story.
10/24/09
More Than a Game is a documentary, but it's every inch a triumph-of-the-underdogs fairy tale.
09/30/09
Top Critickeeps the hype at bay long enough to create a story about real characters, rather than indulging in glorified player profiles.
10/01/09
Really, it's just an extension of the LeBron James brand, released to coincide with a book on the same subject and designed to explore the star's humble roots even while further buffing his galactic glitter.
10/30/09
Teamwork, not victory: That's the message of More Than a Game and it's a worthy one that makes for exciting filmmaking.
09/30/09
A superb, slam-dunk documentary about young boys achieving personal and team goals on the basketball court.
10/02/09
Top CriticLike a gambler with an inside bet, you can know the final score, but still enjoy every second of the game.
10/16/09
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