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Varsity Blues (1998)

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Reviews Counted: 50 Fresh: 20  Rotten:30 Average Rating: 5/10
 
Consensus: This is a predictable football movie that lacks intensity.
 

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Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Synopsis: Jon "Mox" Moxon (James Van Der Beek, TV's DAWSON'S CREEK) is the second string quarterback of the Coyotes of West Canaan, Texas. When the star quarterback (Paul Walker) suffers a knee injury just as the team is about to win their 23rd championship in 30 years, Mox is in the hot seat. Mox, however,... Jon "Mox" Moxon (James Van Der Beek, TV's DAWSON'S CREEK) is the second string quarterback of the Coyotes of West Canaan, Texas. When the star quarterback (Paul Walker) suffers a knee injury just as the team is about to win their 23rd championship in 30 years, Mox is in the hot seat. Mox, however, is more interested in getting accepted to Brown, a view which is at odds with that of the pigskin-crazy town as well as that of militaristic Coach Kilmer (Jon Voight). But when Mox becomes a town hero for his football prowess, will his sights be swayed from his academic pursuits? This surprise hit from MTV Pictures was directed by Brian Robbins (HARDBALL). [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester, Scott Caan

Director: Brian Robbins
Screenwriter: W. Peter Iliff
Producer: Tova Laiter, Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin
Composer: Mark Isham

DVD Info

Release:

Mar 7, 2000

[DVD Details]
  • Features cast and crew behind-the-scenes footage and two music videos: "Nice Guys Finish Last" by Green Day and "Run" by Collective Soul.

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    ...someone could make a very interesting, nuanced film about the exalted place that high school football holds in some parts of Texas... this isn't that film.

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    Depicts just how difficult it is to stay true to yourself and your dreams when the call of celebrity comes knocking at your door.

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    In addition to the fulfillment of endless high school male fantasies, it also recycles every football and sports movie cliché known to man

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