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74 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Starring: Bill Resler, Darnellia Russell
  • Summary: This documentary focuses on the passion and energy of a girls' high school basketball team.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: M. E. Russell
    100
    Intimate, funny, moving and incredibly rousing -- even if you're allergic to sports movies.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    Sports movies have a purity of form. They always end with the big game, in triumph or heartbreak. So does The Heart of the Game, although the lawsuit still hangs over the team after the final free throw.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    30
    The resulting movie (2005) covers seven years and touches on some of the same social issues that gave "Hoop Dreams" its epic sweep, yet Serrill fails to treat any of them adequately, and the narrative loses its shape as events unfold.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. ChrisP.
    10
    This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. People will compare it to Hoop Dreams, and its tough to do so because Hoop Dreams was a classic. This movie probably isn't as good as Hoop Dreams because Ward Serrill didn't get as up close and personal with his characters as the Hoop Dreams' directors did. But what this movie has over Hoop Dreams is nonstop entertainment-a roller coaster ride with a happy ending. I cried at times during the movie but left with a smile on my face.… Expand
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  2. WillardS.
    9
    What might be lacking in visual aesthetics are made up for by a really inspiring story. My 14 year old daughter has her heart set on playing pro ball and we couldn't have enjoyed this more. This film is a must for young women - a cautionary tale as well as an inspiring one. We all felt compelled to cheer throughout the film.… Expand
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  3. TomP.
    9
    Strong documentary. Holds together and holds attention. Sports junkies will love this.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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