McFarland, USA (2015)
(McFarland)
Country: US
Technical: col/2.35:1 129m
Director: Niki Caro
Cast: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Carlos Pratts, Diana Maria Riva
Synopsis:
An over-assertive football coach finds himself downgraded to a Southern Californian state school where he transforms the spirit of endurance of his Mexican charges into a plausible cross-country team.
Review:
One of those sporting success stories you might easily overlook as formulaic, this affecting Disney picture capitalises on the combined traction of its star's authoritative screen presence and the social relevance of its fresh young cast. The message that laying down genuine relationships trumps a life of wealth and security is also well taken, all the more for being based on fact. Angels with Dirty Faces with Cagney and O'Brien rolled into one!
(McFarland)
Country: US
Technical: col/2.35:1 129m
Director: Niki Caro
Cast: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Carlos Pratts, Diana Maria Riva
Synopsis:
An over-assertive football coach finds himself downgraded to a Southern Californian state school where he transforms the spirit of endurance of his Mexican charges into a plausible cross-country team.
Review:
One of those sporting success stories you might easily overlook as formulaic, this affecting Disney picture capitalises on the combined traction of its star's authoritative screen presence and the social relevance of its fresh young cast. The message that laying down genuine relationships trumps a life of wealth and security is also well taken, all the more for being based on fact. Angels with Dirty Faces with Cagney and O'Brien rolled into one!
(McFarland)
Country: US
Technical: col/2.35:1 129m
Director: Niki Caro
Cast: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Carlos Pratts, Diana Maria Riva
Synopsis:
An over-assertive football coach finds himself downgraded to a Southern Californian state school where he transforms the spirit of endurance of his Mexican charges into a plausible cross-country team.
Review:
One of those sporting success stories you might easily overlook as formulaic, this affecting Disney picture capitalises on the combined traction of its star's authoritative screen presence and the social relevance of its fresh young cast. The message that laying down genuine relationships trumps a life of wealth and security is also well taken, all the more for being based on fact. Angels with Dirty Faces with Cagney and O'Brien rolled into one!