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49 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Mighty Macs is based on the incredible true story of the 1971-72 Immaculata College team that started in obscurity but became the original Cinderella story in women's basketball. This team of pioneers went from barely making that inaugural tournament to the first dynasty in their game. And Cathy Rush, the woman that was ahead of her time, became immortalized when she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. (Ocean Avenue Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Oct 20, 2011
    70
    Sometimes a film feels a bit too pat and yet is impossible to resist. The Mighty Macs, based on the national championship run of the 1972 women's basketball team at Immaculata College near Philadelphia, is such a film: lots of button pushing, but in the end you're glad you saw it.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Oct 21, 2011
    60
    Carla Gugino has yet to find the right movie that clicks with her spunky outsider appeal, but The Mighty Macs, a gauzy, inspiring true-life drama about a girls' basketball team, at least gets her close and provides a lot of assists.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Merry
    Oct 20, 2011
    38
    It all amounts to a missed opportunity considering how many female athletes and sports fans would probably flock to the first film that targets their demographic since "A League of Their Own" nearly 20 years ago. The people behind The Mighty Macs could learn a lot from that film, especially that following formula is fine, as long as you don't skimp on the details that complete the portrait.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Liveby
    10
    A mesmerising and heartwarming film from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie! I was completely captivated by the story. Great movie. Touching story. Fantastic acting. joy to watch. Must see for movie lovers.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. Movieguru1
    10
    This movie was awesome!! i could watch this a thousand times. I never thought that i would be promoting the WNBA but this movie had it all and i would recommend for anyone that want to watch a quality movie.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RyanPratt
    1
    Skip-it - I never thought I could recommend watching the WNBA but it truly is more entertaining than this formulaic Cinderella sports story about the 1971-72 Immaculata College women's basketball team.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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