As far as the film goes, the film has put up a pretty decent contribute Jim Ellis as an African American coach in the time where racism was still common. Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis is one of the greatest acting as far as I know films from before. Bernie Mac as Elston plays a good supporting man of the time and the financial man of the recreation center. The film has definitely has some flaws, and these particular flaws stands out in the movie. For example, the way the film delivers the message of a life lesson is very odd. There are times when the audiences have to piece something together, or get a riddle out of the film of what the lesson is. The character, Franklin, is to audiences looks as if he is the bad guy of the film, but there is one of the flaws. His character is not explained, or even talk about. The audiences know that he is the bad guy, but there is that a feeling to scratch your head of what is his history. Above all the film is inspiring, it took the focus of the Civil Rights very seriously. The characters are enjoyable, the lessons are very deep, and the performance is Oscar nomination. The problem once again is just how it is told, but with the epic race, training, and outstanding performance. The problems are like a little ants just biting down on the film. Also, if there was something the film should have taken out, it should have taken out the scene where Franklin was peeing in the pool. This is one of the issues of Franklin. It would had been better if he was just destroying down more stuff, but showing him peeing doesn't show him as a gangster, but more of a clown with lots of cash. Overall, I would give this 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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