User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 78
  2. Negative: 5 out of 78

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  1. LindsayR.
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    One of the best movies I've ever seen. I watch it over and over and over again!
  2. KaitlinB.
    Mar 11, 2004
    10
    This movie is the best! I watch it at least once a week. I have it on DVD , VHS and i have the Soundtrack!! I can't even descirbe how good it is!! Im thinking about watching it right now just cuz i love it sooo much!!
  3. JordanM.
    Mar 29, 2005
    1
    That movie sucked something bad. I'd rather watch Barney.
  4. mandyv.
    May 25, 2005
    10
    This movie is the best movie i've ever seen I've seen it about 30 times Kiss mandy.
  5. EmmaM.
    Oct 24, 2001
    10
    I think this is the best movie ever. It is really sweet and really touches your heart.
  6. EricaB.
    Oct 28, 2001
    10
    I can really relate to this movie cause I have a male best friend and we both play basketball.
  7. KourtnieS.
    Jul 3, 2001
    10
    I believe that this is one of the best love stories ever. It show the truth in love and love for the game. I believe that it helps others to identify with life's reality. The reality is that sometimes your heart has to come before your career. I give this movie a TEN. No questions asked.
  8. RyanM.
    Sep 5, 2001
    8
    A thoroughly absorbing experience for the viewer and though it's cliched (to some extent) it feels completely original.
  9. Bane
    Oct 19, 2002
    10
    How come i can't give this a 15 rating instead of a 10? Much love for this Kick @$$ movie! Made me realise a lot of things!
  10. LaVetteJ.
    Apr 18, 2002
    10
    It was da bomb.
  11. ForeverInLove
    May 7, 2002
    10
    This movie was awesome...It gave me a great idea of how i am going to hopefully win my first kiss with that special someone... The movie was down to earth and thats what was cool about it... It was real unlike most movies that are so superficial you hoping it will happen to you... The plot was like real life, and gave me hope there are happy endings to love in real life :) *aloha*
  12. AlazayK.
    Jul 15, 2002
    10
    I think this movie was awsome it gave me a look in to the life of to people that are realy in love and have the same passion for one thing and dream to make, and still have the love for each other.
  13. EmmaA.
    Mar 21, 2003
    10
    This is one of my favorite movies..... i love it because it could rilli happen!!!!
  14. AshleyM.
    Feb 7, 2004
    10
    I have this movie and i watch it over and over again both for the actors play the roles very good it moves me because i am a basketball player in high school and i am inspired by it.to tell you the truth i can't stop watching it sanaa is my favorite actress roll modl, the movie is brilliant.
  15. MiriamS.
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    Its a classic storey, the innocents of the kids in the beginning with the instant attraction and watching them grow from there childhood sweetheart friendship into everyones dream of ending up with there childhood sweetheart. The music in the film is fantastic and was well chosen it brings the film alive. I cannot count the number of times i've watched this movie its a well balanced all rounder. you couldn't not love it!! Expand
  16. MorganaN.
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    This is most deff. one of the best movies out there. The story line iswonderful. I love how its a love story first and uses basketball as a symbol. Its awesome.I don't play basketball but i can really relate to Monica because the same way she is in love with the game, i am in love with cheering. All's fair in love and basketball!!
  17. stephaniep.
    May 2, 2005
    10
    Diz waz da best movie EVA!! i loved it actin actors watever u name it i loved it. IZ cool how iz bout love but works basketball into the storyline (my favorite sport).
  18. JuwanaP.
    May 6, 2005
    10
    This movie is so RAW. I loved every bit of this movie. I especially love Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps.
  19. RyanA.
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    This movie is the greatest ever...The mix of love into my favorite sport is excellent to watch...I'm sure a non-basketball fan would love it too.
  20. DanielleC.
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    i love this movie!! i have never seen another that can out do it!!
  21. TiffanyM.
    Apr 30, 2001
    10
    My favorite sport is basketball. And I just loved this movie when I first saw it, and now I have it, and I always watch it. It will never grow old with me.
  22. KourtlandB.
    Jul 3, 2001
    10
    I loved it. It was awesome, and I am going to watch it again!!
  23. JannaO.
    Jan 15, 2002
    10
    My Fav sport Is Basketball and I think that that is one of the main reasons y I like it so Much! IT's a WICKED Movie!! One of My fav!!! I watch it whenever I get the chance!!! If you didn't c it U HAVE TO RENT IT! It wont be a waste of Money!!=o)
  24. KassieM.
    Apr 14, 2002
    10
    My ABSOLUTE favourite movie. I once watched it everyday for 1 week and it didn't get old. Sanaa Lathan is great at playing Monika. This movie made me wish my life was more interesting.
  25. AlyciaW.
    Apr 17, 2002
    10
    This is the best movie I have ever seen, and I can relate to it so much cuz I love bball and I love the boy next door...its our movie and I've seen it so many times...we always qoute from it too...I think they did a great job of making the story line n how it all works out in the end cuz alls fair in love and bball. I think they need a sequel.
  26. Kristen
    Jan 1, 2003
    10
    It was my fave movie i have ever seen.
  27. BrittaG.
    Dec 24, 2003
    10
    I loved it !! its so real. i wish someone loved me like he loved her. i really loved this one guy and i had to let him go because he wanted this other girl ! so i did and when i watch this movie i want the love that me and him had before to come back and be double or nothing, but i guess in my case its nothing!! i reaaly loved tyhis movie its my favorite!!!!!!!
  28. Rana"dawunnonlay"R.
    Feb 19, 2003
    10
    This movie is tha bes movie evuh made. erthang bout it is so real. it relates to me bkuz i love playin ball n im a person in love :) if i cud give this movie a 100 i wud, but since tha ratings onlay go up to 10 i give it a phat @$$ 10. DONE- RL1o15
  29. AnnyaA.
    May 3, 2003
    10
    This movie is the best i love my girl sanaa lathan, she a great actress, i love the role she played in this movie and i love omar epps.i think they look good together.it is my favorite movie. #1
  30. AeliceaM.
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    ALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND BASKETBALL.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    88
    The cinematic equivalent of a high, arching rainbow of a three-pointer from midcourt.
  2. Reviewed by: Andy Seiler
    63
    One wishes producer Spike Lee had stepped in to give the dialogue some sass.
  3. 88
    The conventional and the cliche are slam-dunked in favor of a fresh, authentic take on passion, ambition and coming of age.