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- 2016
- PG
- Hammond Entertainment
- 2 h 10 m
- 2016
- PG
- Hammond Entertainment
- 2 h 10 m
Summary Brandon Burlsworth (Christopher Severio) is perhaps the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon dreamed of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but was told he wasn’t good enough to play Division I ball. Undeterred, Brandon took a risk and walked on in 1994. Written off by fellow teammates and coaches, Brandon displa...
Directed By: David L. Hunt
Written By: Brian Reindl, David L. Hunt
- 2016
- PG
- Hammond Entertainment
- 2 h 10 m
- 2016
- PG
- Hammond Entertainment
- 2 h 10 m
Greater
35
7.2
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Summary Brandon Burlsworth (Christopher Severio) is perhaps the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon dreamed of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but was told he wasn’t good enough to play Division I ball. Undeterred, Brandon took a risk and walked on in 1994. Written off by fellow teammates and coaches, Brandon displa...
Directed By: David L. Hunt
Written By: Brian Reindl, David L. Hunt
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
35
0% Positive
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50% Mixed
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50% Negative
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2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
35
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
50% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
50% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
The movie’s length is excessive and its arc over-familiar, but for those who don’t mind a little sap — or a lot — Greater is effective.
David Hunt’s exhausting film runs over two hours and adheres to a kitchen-sink ethos of sports tropes and spiritual asides.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.2
82% Positive
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18% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.2
82% Positive
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0% Mixed
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18% Negative
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Although I was in college during the same time Brandon Burlsworth was, I just now discovered him - due this movie. After I saw the trailer, I read up on Brandon prior to watching the movie. To be honest, I was not expecting much from the movie, but was I wrong. Everything was fantastic, the acting, the writing, the flow, everything was great. I think this movie pays great tribute to Brandon, and helps to continue his legacy. Two thumbs up.
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The faith-based football bio-drama Greater fails on so many levels one scarcely knows where to begin.
An insistent, clunky sermon about triumph through faith, David Hunt’s film is so determined to turn its subject into a Christ-like saint that it loses any sense of him as an actual flesh-and-blood man, the result being a third-string sports saga only apt to play to its devout target audience.
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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This might be one of the most underrated sports movie ever made. A little on the religious side but that was this kid’s story. It may not be Rudy but Brandon Burlsworth surpasses all expectations and then some. I’ve added this movie to the 10 best sports films I’ve seen. And I’ve seen all the tear jerkers. Don’t base your opinion on this movie because 4 “pro” reviewers gave it a 3.5, if scores matter, check the user reviews. Again religion might as well been a character. If you are atheist or agnostic like I am, it sort of feels forced. But I can look past that because the story is true and amazing... Life is too short to sit through boring movies. This isn’t one of them.
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You can achieve big being what you are.
A sports-biography, about an American footballer who came over many obstacles to become a successful player in college level league. Being a fat and youngest in his family, he had to go a long way to become what he wanted to be. This is an inspiring film for sports aspirants. Decently made film by an unknown director with good performances in it.
Whatever it is, or you call it, for me it is a B movie, a fine one. Neal McDonough was the most recognisable face around and he was the backbone of the film after the lead character. The story was told from his perspective and was a bit emotional film than I thought. I don't know this game at all, but I can know what's going on, particularly hard working people to achieve some big in their life.
It is not a popular American film among Americans itself, but if you had heard about it and looking for a confident boost, this will do fine. Usually people would say a film like this is a must see, but I think it is worth a watch rather to call it not to be missed.
7/10
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This is one of the worst movies of 2016. The best thing in the movie is the casting. Other than that, it's not remarkable at all. Bad voice acting, mediocre score, poorly written story, bad diologue, bad cinematogrphy, no subtlety at all when pushing its themes and message. The real events this movie is based on is interesting and good and the real person fate is sad,but this movie is horrible. If you like it, that's fine, but as a movie, its not art, it feels like a product. I don't reccomend watching this movie.
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