Pride

Name: Pride
Genre: Drama, Sport, Crime, Family
Released: March 23, 2007
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Terrence Howard

2007

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Lionsgate | Release Date: March 23, 2007 | PG

Starring: Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Terrence Howard

Summary: Based on true events, Pride tells the inspiring story of Jim Ellis (Howard), a charismatic schoolteacher in the 1970s who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia's roughest neighborhoods. (Lionsgate)

Director: Sunu Gonera

Genre(s): Drama, Sport, Crime, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 104 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Pride doesn't have much surprise, but it's a formula picture of genuine feeling. Read full review

Desson Thomson

Inspired by the true story of Ellis, has Hollywood formula practically stitched to its Speedo. But the characters and the actors who play them are so captivating, we're too entertained and charmed to notice. Read full review

Keith Phipps

There are formulaic moments aplenty in Pride, the "inspired by a true story" tale of Philadelphia swimming coach Jim Ellis, but in its first scenes, at least, it deserves some credit for doing the unexpected. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

The movie serves up the expected ratio of setbacks to triumphs and closes with video footage of the real Jim Ellis. But when sinewy young idealists glide through water to the tune of "I'll Take You There," the heart still leaps. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Canned racial uplift and tear-streaked faces abound, though they're offset somewhat by a nicely funky blaxploitation vibe. Read full review

Kyle Smith

It follows exactly the same path as both "Glory Road" (except that was basketball) and "Gridiron Gang" (football). Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Despite Mr. Howard's best efforts in the role, though, the film rarely realizes its subject's potential.

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JohnH.

Mar 21, 2007

Surprisingly, one of the best films I've seen in quite some time. Excellent story, fantastic acting and first rate screenplay. A huge thumbs up.