The film is not as bad as some have reviewed it. Some pretty good acting from Drew Waters and Chad Halbrook. The rest of the characters, ok, acting is not their A-game. For once some believable sports performance from the actors and stand-ins, with sufficient direction to make it believable. The plot is never staid, but told almost religiously as recited in the New Testament, with a modern spin. Work in David and Goliath, Samson and Delilah, and you have a Christian movie working hard to provide some entertainment in a heavy-handed parable. A recommended film for the Christian family on a Saturday night, which will leave plenty of room for discussion afterward. For the rest, better a skip.
Breaking the Press
2010
Action / Drama / Sport
Breaking the Press
2010
Action / Drama / Sport
Keywords: christian film
Plot summary
A contemporary retelling of the parable of the prodigal son set in the world of Texas high school basketball.
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Straight form Luke
Movie about the Prodigal basketball son.
Super movie for the Christian athlete to sink his teeth into. 2 adopted boys play basketball for there father who is also the coach. The star player leaves the team to play for a larger school with more scouts from colleges and press coverage. He starts partying and gets expelled. He runs away from home but is found by his parents and helps lead the team to state championship over his former team. Great story is narrated partially by one of the coaches. Enjoy it like I did.
Inspirational movie, family, basketball
I really enjoyed the movie. It is along the same lines as Facing The Giants, The Fifth Quarter, and The Grace Card. I like the fact that it is a family movie. I found it to be both entertaining and has a lesson behind it. And I'm glad that it was more of a real setting, rather than a polished Hollywood script and set. The actors seemed like people you would know in your community, not obviously actors playing at portraying characters. I grew up in a small town, so maybe that is why I enjoy these small town life, family movies. I especially like the coach of the wildcats, and his oldest son, Matt. And who could help but to love the character of Tex. I'm wondering if it was based on fact.