High Expectations

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Nate W It was a very inspirational film the lead was very entertaining to watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/23 Full Review Kristen W Great plot; sibling rivalry, tension between parent and child, sports, it's all a great combination. Ally seemed like such a natural acting. She looked absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see her do more! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review ranny l High Expectations is an inspirational drama about perseverance and chasing your dreams. It is also a lesson in holding tight to family and the importance of nurturing those relationships. Jack Davis (Taylor Gray) is adrift in life and afraid to pursue his goals. He loves soccer and has dreamed of playing professionally for his father, the legendary Coach Davis (Kelsey Grammar) who also owns the Carolina Mantis soccer team. Jack was cut from the team before he ever played a professional game while his older brother Sam (Adam Aalderks) has become the team's All-Star goalie. Jack has always played in his brother's shadow both on and off the field and their relationship has resulted in many of his insecurities. Jack turns to his ex-girlfriend Sofia (Ally Brooke) for support, and her thoughtful, and, at times, tough love, helps him overcome his lack of confidence and direction. This really is an ensemble cast put together by Russell Boast and Debi Manwiller, and I enjoyed the interaction between all of the different groups within the movie. The importance of family is felt in the large Davis clan headed by Kelsey Grammar who has some difficult and emotional scenes with Taylor Gray. The relationships between the brothers and other family members also seem very real. In addition to the familial relationships, there is also the support of his social groups such as team members and coaches, as well as his tight circle of friends. Pop singer Ally Brooke, who plays his love interest Sofia, is an inspiring recording artist in the film, and I enjoyed the scenes where her music inspires him—she performs the title track for the movie as well. Another interesting fact is that Brianna Scurry (Coach Scurry) who portrays the first-ever female head coach of a professional men's soccer team is also a legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. The message of this film is that family is everything. Even if you have very little wealth, if you have the love and support of your family you are blessed with more than real gold. Another important message in this film is to have grit and show everyone what you're made of. Don't accept other people's expectations regarding your abilities or limits. I rate High Expectations 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 18, plus adults. High Expectations premieres exclusively in over 850 theaters nationwide on April 7, 2022 for a special one-night-only event with Fathom Events. Don't miss your opportunity to view this uplifting film. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I guess you could say I had high expectations for this movie, and it exceeded all of them! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member It was a nice movie about redemption. As the mom of soccer players, it is nice to see your child achieve his goals and dreams. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought the movie was great. Very touching and believable. I would definitely recommend it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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