He Got Game
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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10

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  1. JoshC.
    Feb 3, 2007
    9
    "He Got Game" ranks alongside, Do the Right Thing, Clockers, Malcom X, 25th hour, and When the Leeves Broke as one of Spike's best films. A very moving and underrated movie.
  2. SeanK
    Jun 10, 2009
    9
    Coming off a series of mediocre films to say the least, Spike Lee presents us with perhaps his best film since Malcolm X. The movie flows with a certain ingenuity that keeps the viewers locked in even when the movie and script all together sems to falter. Combined with some stunning cinematography and great acting from Denzel Washington, He Got Game's low points are surely overshadowed by its High Points and the fact that well....Spike Lee has finally given us a film worthy of seeing in theatres since Malcolm X.… Expand
  3. Bert
    Apr 14, 2004
    10
    Easily Denzel's best performance. The soundtrack, is unbelievable. Ray Allen doesn't put in a great performance but overall the film has everything. Well shot and well cast.

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Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Gary Kamiya
    70
    Awkward and often downright silly, He Got Game is nonetheless heartfelt, a moving portrayal of a man who finds his long-lost son through faith, hope and basketball.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    75
    He Got Game seems to cheer for integrity, honesty and hard work while playing up its own cheap thrills.
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  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    70
    Uneven, ludicrous, but--oh man!--fun to watch.
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