Movie Reviews
#1
Posted 10 October 2004 - 09:27 AM
The movie did not go into as much detail as the book, it stuck to the football side of the story. In the book, the author talked about how Odessa and it's sister city Midland grew during the oil boom after World War II and then nearly collapsed when the boom went bust in the 80's. The movie did not touch that. In the book, the author talked about overt racism and over-emphasis on the football program over academics, the movie just touched on that barely enough to notice it. The movie also changed a few facts that were detailed in the book.
However, the movie did touch on the fact how the success (and failure) of the local high school football team can define the mood of a small Texas city. Every move that the head coach of the football team makes is second-guessed especially in a loss. It does not matter that the second guesser does not have all the facts why or how the coach made his decision.
The football action scenes are excellent and clearly show just how hard a player can get hit. I must warn you that the scene which the team's star running back gets injured will make you cringe. There is also another scene which a Permian player coughs up blood.
Billy Bob Thornton does a bang-up job of portraying the head coach of the team. Also notable is the performance of country singer Tim McGraw is the abusive, alcoholic father of one of the players. Outside of those two, the cast is largely unknown at this time but you can expect to see more from many of them in future films.
If you have read the book, you will have go to the movie with the understanding that a lot that has been detailed in the book will either have been changed or left out. To get the facts on the 1988 season of the Permian Panthers, you will need to read the book.
Final note, the star football player who was injured (and effectively ended his football career) makes an appearance as a Permian assistant coach. While he does not have any speaking lines, he does appear in several scenes, most notable near the end of the movie. He is standing next to the actor who is portraying him.
#2
Posted 10 October 2004 - 09:58 PM
-Charity
#3
Posted 10 October 2004 - 10:22 PM
#4
Posted 18 October 2004 - 10:57 AM
I thought it might be fun to hear from other members reviews of movies they have seen over the last week/weekend. I'll start this off.
I went to 2 movies over the weekend. The first was "Friday Night Lights" It's a look at one season of High School football in West Texas (which is like a religion in West Texas). It had a documentary feel to it and was well acted. I would say it is one of the better sports movies to come out in a long time. I would give this a $8 our of $10.
The second movie was "Team America" All I can tell you is if you like South Park and that type of humor you will LOVE team america. They make fun of everything from the Screen Actors Guild (Which they call Film Actors Guild or F.A.G. for short) to the french, to every action move ever made. I would give this a $10 for South Park fans and $0.50 for those that can't stand South Park.
Scott
:lam:
- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
#5
Posted 18 October 2004 - 11:45 AM
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
#6
Posted 18 October 2004 - 01:39 PM
we are not allowed to say anything poopie about a certain group of people who live in a country that has a building called the eiffel tower.
but now i want to see the movie too!!
#7
Posted 18 October 2004 - 03:45 PM
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#8
Posted 18 October 2004 - 04:36 PM
Nope, no poopie comments about the French. That said they do blow up a great deal of French landmarks....we are not allowed to say anything poopie about a certain group of people who live in a country that has a building called the eiffel tower.
Scott
:lam:
- Albert Einstein
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
- Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
"And the trees are all kept equal by hatch, axe, and saw"
- Rush (The Trees)
#9
Posted 20 October 2004 - 08:15 AM
Laura
#10
Posted 20 October 2004 - 08:45 AM
With only one theater screen here on the island, we have to take what we get. This one was worth even the increased price of admission.
Dr. Bill
#11
Posted 20 October 2004 - 12:43 PM
"Love is blind but lust likes lacy panties" -- SanDiegoCarol
"If you're gonna be dumb, you'd better be tough." -- Phillip Manor
"If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't I'll just respond cleverly." -- Donald Rumsfeld
#12
Posted 20 October 2004 - 12:57 PM
#13
Posted 20 October 2004 - 01:17 PM
#14
Posted 20 October 2004 - 01:50 PM
I agree! This was a great (but scary ) movie!! To think a month eatting McDonalds can do that to a person!I saw SuperSize Me on DVD this weekend.....EVERYBODY needs to see it. Funny and informative all at the same time
#15
Posted 20 October 2004 - 03:39 PM
Oh don't get me started....eating lots of fast food is a sure fire way to guarantee almost every ailment and disease in the book!I agree! This was a great (but scary ) movie!! To think a month eatting McDonalds can do that to a person!I saw SuperSize Me on DVD this weekend.....EVERYBODY needs to see it. Funny and informative all at the same time
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