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.

Great movie. The book was better at fleshing out the characters, the movie was better at the showing the intensity of the game being played. Far better than the sugar-coated and overly cliched "Remember the Titans"..."Lights" players felt like real people. Flawed and not always likeable. And with a feeling of unsure open-endedness of life when the football is over.

This 5.5 average is crazy.. maybe you northerners dont understand... i live in texas and this couldnt be closer to the truth.. some details were a little off like the scarves in november (not in texas) and the fact that the Carter game was only a semifinal in real life.. still this movie is amazing and better than remember the titans about equal to hoosiers.

Anyone who said tis movie sucked never played football obviously. This movie is about team character not individuals, If you like football Go see this.

Are you kidding me??? Now I play football and this is what it is really like besides the cheap shots and the parents! I lved this movie!! Great acting by everone! I liked it better than Remember The Titans!!!

A really good sports movie. Some cliche parts in the movie, but characters are genuine and the script was amazing. The ending was perfect and movie is based on true events. A MUST SEE! A++

The best movie I have ever saw!!! The filming was great and it sent a wonderful message to everyone when they watched it. This movie is to good for words and you should really watch it. The acting is amazing and when you think about it, it's really different from all other movies becuase it doesn't end like all movies do. This movie was a joy to watch, and I hope one day you9;ll see it!… Expand

Great moving film, you don't need to love gridiron to throroughly enjoy it. If you rent the DVD, the special features especially the doco on the 88 Permian Panthers is well worth watching too.

Amazing...on the edge of my seat the whole time...thorton was awesome not to mention mcgraw!! a great film...

Absolutely terrific movie.

This film is all about heart, the heart it takes to rise up to the challege and the sacfrices you must surrender to achieve success.

I thought this movie was awsome there were some awsome hits. I love football, and i guess everyone else who likes football would love this movie too.

This movie was the best ever.

Right next to Remember the Titans.

I can't believe anyone would rate this movie a zero. That is absolutely ridiculous. Yes. the close-ups of the camera made you feel as if it were bumpy but it was completely necessary to get the total effect of what is happening at that moment. Football is a contact sport and the movement of the camera puts you there. The actors did a great job, a breakout role for Tim McGraw. Billy Bob was perfect for role. The movie does a wonderful job depicting the life of this town and your heart is with the players and you are cheering for them all they way. Great FOOTBALL movie!! … Expand

Great movie, great motivation, one of the best sports films to date, maybe not the best, but certainly in the top 10 of all time. Thorton is a great actor and keeps rolling out with excellent movies. The movie undoubtlibly has a touching effect but also rolls out with great "football" hits. Everyone should watch this.

It was like being at a nail-biter rival football game minus the sweat and beer. The shakey camera is quite annoying during calm moments, it still makes me seasick to watch (thanks nypd blue), but other than that, it's an effective tool in telling the story. The marriage of the music/soundtrack with the action and drama is seamless. It brings the story to a dramatic and drawn out action packed finale. I found myself yelling at the refs, roaring at good hits, and throwing my arms in the air for a well deserved touch down. there is no cheese, it's a knock down, drag out, full impact, get your butt out there and play movie. good fun. … Expand

I didn't believe it possible, but "Friday Night Lights" surpasses "Hoosiers", as my favorite sports movie. Billy Bob gives another example why he is among the best current actors around. Comapre Bad Santa versus Coach Gaines, and you will see why. Jack.

Rivals REMEMBER THE TITANS as the best football movie ever. Includes a plot like rember the titans and football action like any given sunday...great performances by the actor portrying boobie miles and mike winchell.

This was the best movie I've ever seen! It wasn't like theres cheesy movies that are so predictable it was more exciting! you really get into it! It makes you feel like your sitting in the crowd cheering for the team. At times it makes you wanna get up and yell like you do at a normal football game! And I loved the acting!

If i could give this a 11 i would give it a 15 this is the best sports movie ive seen and one of the best movies overall ive seen........i was blown away by the amazing passion and hear the actors were able to put in this amazing sports story.

Bro....this movie was sick...if you cant watch this movie and be completely moved at the overall story and the other additional stories going on as well then you should not be allowed to see anymore movies.....Billy Bob gives a masterful performance in this heroic tale of an underdog team competing for the Texas AAAAA state title.

Such a sad ending....but seeing winchell smile in the end makes it a beautiful story..i loved it.

Its grate.

Very well acted. Expertly directed. Honest story told without being heavy handed. If you like Remember the Titans, Hoosiers, or Breaking Away, you'll like this film. It's a team effort -- the whole cast is memorable and there are both touching scenes and great gridiron action. Perhaps too much gridiron action at the expense of the story, but you definitely feel the pressure of living a high school football life in a small Texas town -- for all it's glory and narrow-minded anguish.… Expand

Greatest Football Movie since the Progam this movie was awesome.

This movie was down right GOOD, not only did it have good acting, but it made the viewer get the "Friday Night Lights" feeling. despite the camera man it was a great movie to see., but one part is not true, the ending., odessa-permian played dallas-carter in the semi-finals and lost, also the score was 14-9, then in 1989,(the next year), they went undefeated and won the state championship. any way, it was a very,very good show.… Expand