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Matt O “Inspiring Story with Some Familiar Beats” – 4/5 Greater tells the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, a walk-on who worked his way up to become an All-American at Arkansas. It’s an uplifting film about hard work, faith, and never giving up, and it definitely hits those notes well. The performances feel genuine, especially from the lead, and the movie does a good job showing the struggles and triumphs Brandon faced. At the same time, it leans into some typical sports movie clichés and predictable moments, which makes it a bit less exciting than it could be. Still, if you like sports stories with heart and real-life inspiration, Greater is worth a watch. It’s a solid film that reminds you how far determination can take you. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Michael D Welp wasn’t expecting to cry my eyes out Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Martin B If you don't mind an hour and a half movie thats stretched to over two hours to allow time to waive Christian beliefs in your face then fine it's heart warming I guess. To me the religious evangelizing was ponderous and intruded on an inspiring story. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Zachary Jacob S I'm not a huge football fan by any means, but still found this film enjoyable! I feel that the message was pretty powerful. The score did take the scene in a few spots! The film is not perfect. There are aspects and choices that I don't particularly like or agree with. But honestly, I did like it overall. I think it's worth a watch! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Audience Member Neither my wife nor myself were football fans in the 90s. We found "Greater" on Netflix recently and fell in love with the Burlsworth story. We didn't say 'the Brandon Burlsworth story' because an entire family experienced the events depicted here. This is more than an attempt to address a very difficult paradox, 'how can a good God allow bad things to happen?' We don't personally know the Burlsworth family. But from what we've read it appears the film is likely an accurate glimpse into Barbara Burlsworth's personal challenges. (who passed away three days ago) It's about a mother's life well-lived. It's about character. It's about how to earn the title, Role Model from a mother's perspective as well as the underdog's. Hats off to the producers for telling this story without bending it. . . just letting it unfold, portraying the difficulties and challenges of life. Greater's background is the faith community in Arkansas. Without key male figures involving themselves from the sidelines (some literally, some not) Brandon's formative season may have passed without his finding a way to thrive. In a way, this is how life is supposed to work: a networking community of folks. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review donnie m i really needed some inspiration tonight and found this-what a great movie about GOD-family and football and the life of a great kid who believed Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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