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"A basketball movie starring Adam Sandler? I normally would have avoided such a movie like the plague, but gave it a chance based on the general enthusiasm for it. And unlike The Sea Beast, that praise turned out to be justified. :-) Like a good sports movie should, it draws in even non-fans by making the characters so likeable that their passion for the sport is infectious. And I can confidently say Adam Sandler's performance is easily one of his best, as a coach who recognises his pupil's weakn"
"First viewing - July 9th Netflix I've never been much into sports, but if you craft a good story around one & make it a movie I can get behind it. Sandler shines yet again, & the film uses plenty of actual NBA players to ensure it all looks legit. It's clearly a love letter to the sport, & a better version of The Scout. The characters are handled right & the story hits the familiar beats for this type of film while mostly earning them, & I just really enjoyed it overall. I'd even watch it again"