Van Der Beek's understated performance and Caan's hotdogging are refreshing enough to raise Varsity Blues above its clichés.
Varsity Blues (1998)
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Reviews Counted:51
Fresh:20
Rotten:31
Average Rating:5/10
Consensus: This is a predictable football movie that lacks intensity.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Dramas
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... 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]
Starring: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester
Starring: James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester, Scott Caan, Richard Lineback, Amy Smart, Ali Larter
Director: Brian Robbins
Director: Brian Robbins
Screenwriter: W. Peter Iliff
Producer: Tova Laiter, Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin
Composer: Mark Isham
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I was never exactly bored while I was watching it, but I hasten to add that I was rarely ever entertained.
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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