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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. CraigL.
    Jun 23, 2001
    9
    This movie was an amazing display of what regular people can do in life. I know Howard Deutch was not going for a blockbuster, he was wanting to draw emotions from people who are looknig for a second chance and proved to others that anyone even if a person did screw up they always come back better than they were.
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  2. KirkK.
    Aug 26, 2002
    10
    Damn Good!
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  3. AmandaR
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    A very funny movie that leaves you crying from laughing so hard. It has my applauds and my recommendation to anyone I know. One of the best Football movies I've seen by far.
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  4. BobBrainsmashervonBater
    Jun 15, 2007
    1
    Mind numbingly formulaic. On the upside, it has some of the worst pep talks I've ever heard. Gene Hackman must have been blackmailed into appearing in this stinker. Comedy for the lobotomized.
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  5. StephH.
    Jun 16, 2001
    9
    This movie was kickarse! All the football movies should be this good!!
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  6. EduardoC,Sr.
    Apr 21, 2002
    9
    Hey, obviously, the critics have lost touch with the ordinary movie-goer. It's a movie about football for cripes sakes....not about feeling your emotions or sanctifying something *special* in our lives. I found it entertaining, funny, well-paced, and I even bought the video and the DVD. Great flick!
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Metascore

Generally unfavorable - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 32
  2. Negative: 17 out of 32
  1. 72
    An agreeably and unapologetically lightweight late-summer blockbuster.
  2. Reviewed by: Sean Means
    10
    A sports movie as distinguishable as one M&M in a bag, working off a formula as easy-to-read as an onsides kick.
  3. 63
    The story of the triumphant underdog is irresistible, even when every single plot point comes marching down Main Street.