Gridiron Gang
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52 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

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  • Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Xzibit
  • Summary: Gridiron Gang tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (The Rock), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), turns a group of hardcore teenage felons into a high school football team in four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility. (Sony)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Hartlaub
    75
    Gridiron Gang gives you a lot more to think about during the ride home.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Sam Toy
    60
    What begins as a series of pleasant revelations and a deft example of genre defiance is nearly crippled by cliche in its second half, but The Rock's surprising dramatic magnetism will hold you until the final whistle.
  3. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    58
    Ultimately, the script lacks the ambiguity, irony and heartfelt emotion that would make the conversion of a dozen hardened criminals very credible, and -- despite its obvious good intentions -- the movie seems pat, simplistic and slightly phony.
  4. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: M. E. Russell
    58
    Feels less like a movie and more like a Tony Robbins motivational seminar.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. FooreB
    10
    A great sports movie, with a great message. This is one of Dwayne Johnson's best.
  2. Nickel22
    8
    Gridiron Gang is a very inspirational true story about a group of juvenile delinquents coming together to form a football team. Although it is very easy to compare it to The Longest Yard, i think Gridiron Gang holds a more meaningful message. This movie is a root for the underdog, classic football story, that is truly inspiring.… Expand
  3. ChaseP.
    7
    I think this movie is alright. The Rock isn't the best actor, but the storyline to the movie is good! I just don't like how they copied Longest Yard!… Expand
  4. spadenx
    0
    I hated this film, Felt no emotion what so ever and I love Drama movies. The acting was below average but oddly enough it was the Rock at his best imo (from the other movies I have seen with him in it). It simply didnt work out.… Expand

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