Coach Carter

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Nyoka R EXCELLENT FILM!! 10/10 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Penelope Y It’s hard to imagine anyone but Samuel L. Jackson in the role of Coach Carter. He embodies the perfect balance between a respectable gentleman and a no-nonsense basketball coach, delivering a performance that feels both authentic and commanding. While instilling purpose and the value of education in a community that seems to have lost all hope against a bureaucratic system, his story resonates even more deeply. The fact that the film is based on a true story adds further weight and impact to its message- an absolute must-watch. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review fernando o Very emotional, samuel Jackson's performance is fantastic Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Matthew D Samuel L. Jackson is phenomenal as the stern and concerned Coach Ken Carter. Director Thomas Carter’s sports drama Coach Carter (2005) has held up beautifully with its dedication to the well being of students at any cost. Coach Carter takes the positive messaging of sincerely believing in a brighter future for yourself of poor kids out of Dangerous Minds, applying yourself academically from To Sir with Love, trusting in your coach from Hoosiers, and using teamwork right out of Remember the Titans. Coach Carter features strong acting from a very natural ensemble. Everyone feels invested in making these characters feel real and the message feels crucial. It is still an inspiring story. I really appreciate Thomas Carter’s direction that focuses on the serious dramatic conversations Coach Carter has with his basketball team about their learning, respect, confidence, teamwork, dedication, fitness, positivity, pride, kindness, and choices. Writers Mark Schwahn and John Gatins do a particularly great job of making Carter feel smart, serious, stern, but also genuinely considerate of the potential future for each boy on his team. He wants them to become men and find a path to walk in life. Coach Carter is wildly underrated now as it really hits home that a student and parent should be concerned with the kid’s academics and not just their sports career. It’s all important. Samuel L. Jackson is absolutely absorbing as the formidable Coach Ken Carter, who does not suffer fools and never gives up on his students. Jackson takes this movie so seriously that he brings real gravitas to Coach Carter. His every word feels like a precious moment of good advice, smart wisdom, and measured warnings. He’s a great role model in general in this movie. Robert Ri’chard is great as Coach Carter’s steadfast son Damien Carter, who swears to keep up his grades and tries to uplift his team. Rob Brown is excellent as the more mature baller Kenyon Stone, who is trying to choose between being a father and a ball player in college. Ashanti is amazing as Kyra, who loves Kenyon, but also is considering her own future. Rick Gonzalez is moving as the troubled youth Timo Cruz, who is going to end up as a drug dealer unless Coach Carter can motivate him to stay in school and play ball. Nana Gbewonyo is amazing as Junior Battle, who can play well, but struggles to read, cope with his dead brother, and gain the motivation to try to apply himself in class. Octavia Spencer is fabulous as Junior’s concerned mother Mrs. Willa Battle. Antwon Tanner is very strong as Worm, who is funny, but also deflects his pain and insecurities with humor. Channing Tatum is fun as the lively Jason Lyle, who struggles with the fact that his father is in jail. Debbi Morgan is nice as Coach Carter’s supportive wife Tonya Carter. Vincent Laresca is sinister and raw as Renny the drug dealer. Denise Dowse goes from a foil to a supportive figure as Principal Garrison, who never believed in the potential of her students. Mel Winkler is honest as Coach White. In all, Coach Carter is an entertaining movie elevated by Samuel L. Jackson’s standout performance. However, I’ve come to really appreciate the genuine attempt to motivate kids to apply themselves in school and seek a higher education and better for themselves. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Hroar S Love basketball. Loved this movie. Key word “loved”. It was promising. The movie shows a message thats powerful and important, im all with that. The only problem is that the movie is terrible, only because of one crucial mistake. The ending. Oh my days the ending is so disappointing and frustrating. I would give this movie 0 stars if it didnt have a good message tied to it. But for my stand point im not the one this message reaches out to so i honestly regret watching coach carter. I shouldn’t have watched this movie, it was a waste of time. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/31/25 Full Review Yakking With F i watched it at school its was okay i give it a 3 of 10 i love basketball Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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