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70 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    100
    There isn't a bad performance here, but besides Thornton, Luke stands out.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Ian Nathan
    100
    The best sports movie for years, as it's not about sport at all. Forget fears of jingoistic grandstanding, this is an un-American all-American tale that deserves attention.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Rick Kisonak
    60
    The film also benefits from unusually solid writing and a masterfully understated turn by Billy Bob Thornton.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 63
  3. Negative: 17 out of 63
  1. DanielV
    10
    You have to be into sports especially football to really appreciate this work.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. TylerD
    10
    One of the best, if not THE best sports film of all time. Myself being a fan of Explosions in the Sky only improves how much I enjoyed the movie, as well. Billy Bob Thorton at his best.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. BrandonL.
    1
    The script was complete crap so how could the movie be good. The book was amazing and helped keep up the energy of the game and the social aspect of the town, but the movie changed facts and made some moments "feel good" moments when in actuality they were horrible times.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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