
Blue Chips
1994, Drama, 1h 48m
27 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Pete Bell
Jenny Bell
Neon
Happy
Ed
Lavada McRae
Critic Reviews for Blue Chips
All Critics (27) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (17)
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
A deafness-inducing but otherwise ho-hum would-be expose of shady recruiting practices by college basketball programs.
March 25, 2008 -
Not even an unsentimental basketball fan like director William Friedkin can wash away all the corn syrup.
March 25, 2008 | Full Review… -
This hard-hitting college basketball drama marks a notable return to form for William Friedkin.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
If Mr. Friedkin didn't have to work so strenuously framing two-shots of Mr. Nolte with this seven-foot athlete, it might be hard to remember that Mr. O'Neal has a day job.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/5 -
If it wasn't for some exciting roundball action, Shaquille O'Neal's hulking-dunking presence and a wonderfully guttural performance from coach Nick Nolte, you'd slither off the bench asleep.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Blue Chips
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Apr 28, 2018one of the better sporting movies it seems. with a superb performance from nick nolte this movie shows you that doing everything you can to win ultimately means you may lose overall.Ian W Super Reviewer
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Aug 15, 2009"Blue Chips" is one of my favorite basketball movies. I've seen it a few times and it still doesn't get old. A coach (Nick Nolte) that has always had a successful career as coach of Western University is facing the threat of his first ever losing season. He has to find a way to get his team back on a winning streak, even if it means finding new and better players. Nick Nolte does a spectacular job as the coach, but that's not the only reason that "Blue Chips" is such a realistic and great basketball movie. If you're familiar with NBA basketball, you'll see a lot of players that you know from today's game such as Penny Hardaway and Shaq. You'll also see other basketball legends such as Larry Bird and Bob Cousy. When it's gametime, it's as realistic as a movie can get. It has powerful coaching, spectacular defensive and offensive movies, the roaring crowd, and even the press conference after the game. "Blue Chips" has more drama in it than just about any basketball movie ever made. If you'd like to see a realistic basketball movie, I recommend getting "Blue Chips." It won't let you down. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. It's definitely one of the better basketball movies, and easily Shaq's best, although it doesn't really feature him.Jason O Super Reviewer
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Apr 27, 2008Bob Cousy shooting free throws is reason enough for three stars. The other one is for Nick Nolte and Shaq.Tim S Super Reviewer
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Oct 23, 2007A garden-variety movie about a college basketball coach who lowers himself to using unethical methods to recruit new players.Ida K Super Reviewer
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