Hoosiers

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Rob A Here's an oldie but goodie for you! A David vs. Goliath story about a tiny Indiana high school basketball team, led by a former college coach with a checkered past (Gene Hackman RIP) and their unlikely run at the state championship back in the 1950's. Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper co-star as a skeptical Principal and alcoholic father/assistant coach repectively. The film is a classic; well written and directed. Every few years I watch it again. Hoosiers having been released in 1986 (I was in high school myself) I've probably seen it 5 times by now. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Gregory D This movie came out a few years after I was born. My older brother and father were already a fan by the time I saw it. I grew up playing basketball and the story of a small town team making it to the state finals appealed to me as I grew up in a small town. The players conviction and unbelievable performance by Hackman, captivate me every time I watch it. The music is incredible. The basketball scenes are awesome. I cry at various points during this flick as it gets me emotional. Ollie making those 2 free throws to win the game remind me of 2 free throws I made, coming right off the bench. Team, team, team. No one more important than the other. I love that. Living in Massachusetts, Boston Celtics is all about team. You must watch this movie. The greatest basketball movie ever made. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Los G UTTERLY run-of-the-mill fare here, despite the great cast. Coach with a dodgy past takes over a down and out team, gets kickback from players and families, slowly wins them over etc etc Maybe it's an American thing to be so obsessed with basketball, but if someone told me this had been devised by AI I wouldn't have been surprised Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review SkyRo P Hossiers is a classic basketball film from the 1980s featuring Gene Hackman in a leading role. The story revolves around him coaching a struggling basketball team and guiding them to a championship victory. If you were to experience this film for the first time in the 80s, you would likely find it to be an extraordinary masterpiece. However, viewing it today might give the impression of a familiar narrative, one that has been revisited countless times. My approach to reviewing films is rooted in the context of the era in which they were released. In conclusion, I believe Hossiers is a remarkable film. It boasts a compelling storyline, skillfully directed, with a well-paced narrative that takes viewers through a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a thrilling championship showdown that keeps the audience engaged throughout. I genuinely think everyone should take the time to watch this film, as it has proven to be timeless and remains an excellent piece of cinema. It would be fantastic to see it revitalized for a new generation, perhaps even through a modern platform like Netflix. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review Michael V They needed a second chance to finish first. Hoosiers (released in some countries as Best Shot) is a 1986 American sports drama film written by Angelo Pizzo and directed by David Anspaugh in his feature directorial debut 🏀 Not bad, but not my favourite either 😐 Meh, it passed the time. Just. 😐 👍🏼👎🏼 Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter, a notorious alcoholic. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Tyler S Super boring I knew I'd watched part of it before and after watching it again I remembered why I didn't finish it the first time. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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