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Alphonso McAuley, Bernie Mac, Carol Dupuy, Jeff Galpin, Kevin Phillips
The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
Id: 10890220
Swim films make good pick me up films with a very sporting motif underlying the movie pitch. Slightly let down in the fact that it was about this, haha, but still 4 stars for being good.
This inspiring movie was based on the true story of Jim Ellis, who was hired by Philadelphia Department of Recreation to pack up an unused center slated for closure. He fixes up the neglected indoor pool and ends up starting an all-black swim team.
Some cheesiness but all in all it was a good movie. Entertaining and told a good story. 2 thumbs up!
Pride, Determination,Resilance !!! Great movie. loved it. You can do anything , if only you put ur mind to it.
Pride,Determination,Resilience...oh this was so touching...I cried like a baby, such pride and endurance what an inspiration...this is a must see
This gave me a headache, but I honestly deseved it because I was so determined to see it till the end.
Really bad, full of cliche and bad acting, I don't have anything good to say about it.
So:
-the underdog story - checked
-the coach that makes wonders with the team and changes...( read more)
good & real about the fairness for all including blacks in the sport of swimming...
I love swimming movies, even though actors can't swim for toffee. Plus this ones got Terrence Howard in it, hurray,
Though Terrence Howards in everything
I was flipping through my On Demand movies this evening and found this gem. I must say it was hard seeing Bernie considering that he's passed on...but I digressed.
The film was a gentle reminder to pursue your dreams and know that excellence is not a respecter of persons. Al...( read more)
