Forever Strong

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Forever Strong

PG-13

Released Sep 26, 2008

1h 52m

Drama

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A troubled rugby player (Sean Faris) leads his team against his father's (Neal McDonough) in the national championship.

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

Rated: 2/4

Nov 24, 2011

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Rated: 2/4

Oct 18, 2008

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Joe Leydon

Variety

This earnest indie production comes across like formulaic fiction while taking cues (and recycling cliches) from the 'inspirational sports drama' playbook.

Sep 29, 2008

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

Uplifting jock drama is predictable but OK for older tweens.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 17, 2009

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Brian Orndorf

DVDTalk.com

Created under the vague guise of "inspirational cinema," Strong is a sloppy, soggy pile of clichs, unable to sort itself out, grow a pair of cinematic cojones, and actually try to subvert some of its rancid formula.

Rated: D

Jun 10, 2009

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

The father-son relationship that bolts this rugby film together provides the textured backdrop for a sports film that engages

Apr 18, 2009

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Andrea C

Teen drama in ambito sportivo dove il sottofondo di storia vera è brutalmente ridotto ad un mero contorno. La redenzione del giovane dannato è banale e scontata fin dal primo momento, così come lo sono i momenti drammatici già visti e rivisti. Anche la regia lascia a desiderare soprattutto per la scelta di un tema di colori molto antico, che vuole riportare ad un passato nemmeno troppo remoto ma far capire facilmente che non si tratta del presente. Il pregio di andare ad inserire qualcosa di vero c'è, e sicuramente la storia del coach e della squadra è interessante anche se appunto non sviluppata granchè.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/29/23

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Danielle T

One of my all time favorite movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/23

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steve d

It works ok for what it is, but you have seen it all done better.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

I’m not a big fan of rugby. But wow this is one good movie. Yes I highly recommend it. James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas January 4, 2023

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/04/23

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Audience Member

A decent enough story about perseverance and teamwork.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Good wholesome film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

A troubled rugby player (Sean Faris) leads his team against his father's (Neal McDonough) in the national championship.

Director: Ryan Little
Producer: Adam Abel, Ryan Little
Screenwriter: David Pliler
Production Co: Go Films, BnR Films, Picture Rock Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Teen Alcohol and Drug Use|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 52m

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