Coach Carter
Director: Thomas Carter
Year: 2005
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson
Needing a rest when I got home from work, I figured watching a recorded film was a useful way to spend my time. For some reason Coach Carter appealed - it just seemed a bit different from anything I had watched for a while, and perhaps an easier watch than some of the other recordings that lie waiting for me!
The film is based on a true story, about a basketball coach who takes over a losing team in a no-hope school in a bad area. You can guess the outcome, but because it's a true story, there are less unlikely sentimental moments than in other films of this type.
Because it is a true story, the film holds up pretty well. The acting is convincing, and the story never seems forced or fake. It's a pretty long film, but an engaging one that's worth sticking with.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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