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Saturday, September 13, 2014

When the Game Stands Tall



Jim Caviezel plays Coach Bob Ladouceur who is one of the most successful high school football coaches ever.  His team, the De La Salle Spartans,   had a 151 game winning streak.   Of course like all good things, the streak comes to an end.  

Before the season begins, the coach has a heart attack that sidelines him from coaching through Spring practice.  The season is to be his son’s senior year.  This illness puts a strain between father and son.  The team also must face the death of one of the past season’s best players and must learn what it means to be a true team in order to continue their reign as champions.

I thought that Jim Caviezel stepped into this role and really nailed the part.   His relationship with his wife, played by Laura Dern, gets stronger as the movie goes on.  The entire cast was strong as well.  I enjoyed watching each actor in their role.  I enjoy watching football but something about this De La Salle football team really got me into the game.  Maybe someday KU will hire Coach Ladouceur as their next coach.  Who knows, it’s always a possibility.  I rate this movie 4 out of 4 stars.   

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