Pride

2007

Pride

Critics Consensus

Pride features a typically stellar performance from Terrence Howard, but ultimately falls victim to its over usage of sports movie clichés.

45%

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Total Count: 108

72%

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User Ratings: 104,130
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Movie Info

The year is 1973, and Jim Ellis, a college-educated African-American, can't find a job. Driven by his love of competitive swimming, Jim converts an abandoned recreational pool hall in a Philadelphia slum with the help of Elston, a local janitor. But when city officials mark the new Philadelphia Department of Recreation for demolition, Jim fights back--by starting the city's first African-American swim team. Recruiting troubled teens from the streets, Jim struggles to transform a motley team of novices into capable swimmers--all in time for the upcoming state championships. But as racism, violence and an unsympathetic city official threaten to tear the team apart, Jim must do everything he can to convince his swimmers that victory, both in and out of the pool, is within their reach.

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Cast

Terrence Howard
as Jim Ellis
Bernie Mac
as Elston
Kimberly Elise
as Sue Davis
Brandon Fobbs
as Puddin Head
Tom Arnold
as Bink
Alphonso McAuley
as Walt
Regine Nehy
as Willie
Nate Parker
as Hakim
Kevin Phillips
as Andre
Scott Eastwood
as Jake
Evan Ross
as Reggie
Gary Anthony Sturgis
as Franklin
Gary Sturgis
as Franklin
Jesse Moore
as Artrell
Carol Sutton
as Ophelia
Tony Bentley
as Race Official (UOFB)
Vance Strickland
as Race Official (Mainline)
Louis Herthum
as Coach Logan
Wayne Ferrara
as Race Official (PDR)
Anthony Bean
as Ron Lincoln
Harold Evans
as Reverend
Ernest Anthony
as Bob the Barber
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Critic Reviews for Pride

All Critics (108) | Top Critics (38)

  • The plot plays out as predictably as anyone might expect, but the fine details keep Pride squarely above average.

    Apr 5, 2007 | Rating: B-

    Keith Phipps

    AV Club
    Top Critic

  • Director Sunu Gonera does a nice job with the swim meet scenes, and the cast of mostly unknown younger actors is extremely likable.

    Mar 26, 2007

    Richard Roeper

    Ebert & Roeper
    Top Critic

  • Not so much formulaic as elemental, this campy, would-be-inspirational jock weepy scrapes the barrel for life-lesson-imparting sports to exploit.

    Mar 24, 2007 | Rating: 2/6 | Full Review…

    Mark Holcomb

    Time Out
    Top Critic

  • Pride is a fairly predictable entry in the highly predictable inspirational sports drama genre. But the movie is saved by the earnest, believable performance of Terrence Howard and by Bernie Mac in a more serious role than usual.

    Mar 23, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

    Claudia Puig

    USA Today
    Top Critic

  • It really has nothing to be proud of but a central performance much better than the movie itself deserves. It's time for Terrence Howard to appear in a movie that rises to his level.

    Mar 23, 2007 | Rating: 1.5/4

    Geoff Pevere

    Toronto Star
    Top Critic

  • Terrence Howard's unforced charisma did a lot for Crash and Hustle & Flow, and he's the chief reason Pride is worth catching.

    Mar 23, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

    John Hartl

    Seattle Times
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Pride

  • Apr 17, 2011
    I really like Terrence Howard, and this movie was pretty good. Despite being super-sweet (to the point of saccharine), and being emotionally heavy-handed, I still had tears well in my eyes from time to time. While not overtly racist, this film was subtly racist. In the entire film there was only one positive white character, and he was only shown briefly at the beginning. Many of the white characters were blatantly, and ridiculously evil. BUT..I understood the meaning of the movie, and I did enjoy it.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 04, 2011
    I really liked this film alot. It's simple, very formulaic, but it is also very touching. Terrence Howard gives a very good performance. I'd recommend this film to anyone.
    Jameson W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 26, 2010
    Another late night find, this is a 'type' of film that we've seen many times before but it is still very entertaining and Terence Howard and Bernie Mac are great. Maybe because I used to be a swimmer I enjoyed this more than most but the film worked for me. Perhaps it could have done with a bit more grit but these Hollywood true story films always leave a bit of a sweet taste behind. Pretty good though.
    David S Super Reviewer
  • Jul 15, 2009
    I love swimming movies, even though actors can't swim for toffee. Plus this ones got Terrence Howard in it, hurray, Though Terrence Howards in everything
    Lesley N Super Reviewer
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