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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
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  1. ThelmaS
    Sep 15, 2009
    10
    Perfection - even non-sports fan will love this.
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  2. GeorgeM
    Aug 28, 2009
    8
    If you ever wanted to know what a "mook" would look like, check out this movie. A refreshing look at people who are, at once, very real and very stereotypical. Gives a good name to Indie Film making. Surprisingly funny and sad.
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  3. asterix11
    Oct 30, 2010
    4
    Just don't go in to this thinking it's a comedy. It's a depressing slice of life, I guess we're supposed to find comedy in the sadness of it all. It was believable, and well acted, but quite honestly, I just stopped caring about this guy or the film at a certain point and was really nonplussed when it was over. Disappointing because it had huge potential.
  4. Scraper
    Dec 6, 2011
    9
    Even though the main character is written to be quite pathetic, I think it's easily relatable to everyone who has been disenchanted by one of their heroes, famous or otherwise. That's why you root for him. He's making obvious poor decisions but how easy is it really to make the right ones when the weight of the world is on your shoulders and every move matters? This movie beautifully outlines a character badly in need of a victory in a world that has so few of them. Detailed and original. If you have no insight or need cover models in your movies so your up on the latest fashions then steer clear of this great film.… Expand
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70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Whitney Borup
    60
    Comes across as a little uneven, but far from unsatisfactory. Patton Oswalt is sympathetic (at times heart breaking) and makes the film completely worth watching.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Duane Byrge
    70
    It's an unsettling, "Taxi Driver"-like character study that shows the underside to hero worship and the primal world of professional football.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    70
    It's a small, peculiar film, one unlikely to appeal much to women, non-sports fans and mainstreamers, but its uncomfortable comic insights should win it a loyal following.
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