Coach Carter

I loved this movie. It showed me that we should be equal with our sports and school work. If you hate this movie, then I think something is wrong with your brain.... Full review

Coach Carter is the greatsest movie I ever saw in my life. It was a slap in the face and it told everyone that doesn't live in the hood that we should be very gratful of what we got.I also liked... Full review

Part of social propaganda, stupid scenes, only a naive teen ager could believe this so pretending based on a real story could have happened. *****ty cliches and the good prevail happily ever after, ***** my time and my money with this... Full review

This was a great movie! Excellent! It had a great story and acting and good direction and visuals. A must see sports film. Bravo!... Full review

When I was about to see this movie I was expecting another typical basketball movie. Surprising this movie was very good and touching. 3 years ago from today this movie is still the best basketball movie I've seen. Samuel Jackson deserves... Full review

alot of the story was very interesting but very unrealistic. the script was compelling in many parts but became cliche and one dimensional towards the end. the performances were good but the writing and direction lacked. overall it was unrealistic. for... Full review

This Is A Movie I Could Watch Over And Over.The Story Line Is Awesome Even Though It Is Based On A True Story.... Full review

Watching "Coach Carter" was a pleasurable experience for me in that I like hip hop music, I value education and I have a love for the game. What I enjoyed most about it, is that it goes beyond the things that... Full review

Well my girlfriend and I got free passes to this movie so I thought well if its bad at least it didn't cost me anything. But to my surprise this movie is "Really" good. The story line was great and Mr.... Full review

I've got to say this before we kick this review into motion: I am not a basketball fan, I took a stab at it in high school and got trounced often (which is odd because my figure denotes that I should... Full review

In any case, "Coach Carter" is 136 minutes long and could have been edited by a good half an hour. If there is any single aspect of the film I didn't care for, though, it's the length. ... Full Review

Carter refuses to buy into the fallacy that short-lived, high school sports success is the only thing inner-city kids can achieve. Coach Carter" tells of his unflinching, tough-love approach as it buoyantly serenades his insistence that athletic pursuit be married to academic success. ... Full Review

The cinematography was great, the quality of both picture and sound were ideal.....Many times it is because the script is awkward....The boys on the team were fine actors....Samuel L. Jackson is still an amazing actor and he played his role with the utmost amazing ability..... ... Full Review

Much of the pleasure of Coach Carter comes from watching Jackson act as tough as a drill sergeant - but with the heart of a man who sees a bit of himself in everyone. Yet director Thomas Carter (no relation) - the TV guru celebrated for establishing the look of Miami Vice and St. Elsewhere - delivers a brave script. ... Full Review

In that year, as the players failed in the classroom, Carter took the plan to the next level. Coach Carter" does have a staggered climactic narrative structure, with crescendos peaking with big wins and successes off the court, only to be met with significant adversity through failures in grades, moral lapses, or conflicts within the team or community. ... Full Review

Richmond came into the media spotlight in 1999 due to the actions taken by basketball coach Ken Carter . Carter, a former Richmond student himself, canceled all scheduled games and practices of the undefeated team in an unprecedented move due... ... Full Article

When Ken Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) is asked to coach the basketball team at his former high school, Richmond High Oilers, he sets the bar high for its rebellious members. ... Full Article

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Take a high school athletic super star turned local sporting goods store owner and a school basketball team struggling to win a single game and you may have a winning combination. ... Full Article

Paramount Home Video will release the 2005 basketball drama Coach Carter starring Samuel L.Jackson on Blu-ray Disc December 16. Extra features are identical to those found on the standard DVD with the exception of a bump in resolution on... ... Full Article