Outstanding

kapengwe14

This is an outstanding take on the 1970s NFL, back when it was a game of characters and passion, not the current business-like "No Fun League".

Kudos to the writer/director. They smoothly mix bawdy comedy and drama. And they include many minor scenes that help round out the supporting characters. Several characters come across as stereotypes early on, but they are full-fledged individuals by the end of the movie.

John Matuszak's "business or game?" rant near the end belongs in the sports movie hall of fame.

Highly recommended.

score 8/10

kapengwe14 15 May 2007

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw1656552/