American Underdog
Lionsgate | Release Date: December 25, 2021
5.4
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Mixed or average reviews based on 32 Ratings
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8
beno1998Jan 1, 2022
The story of a simple man with a simple dream of playing in the biggest stage an athlete may desire. A story that teaches us that it is OK to dream and not let go of hope. I enjoyed this movie a lot.
7 of 7 users found this helpful70
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9
ironikeDec 27, 2021
A timely movie about keeping hope alive during hard times. Football was just the frosting on top - action sequences were some of the best I've seen and made me feel like I was right there. I am also pretty critical about films, and this isA timely movie about keeping hope alive during hard times. Football was just the frosting on top - action sequences were some of the best I've seen and made me feel like I was right there. I am also pretty critical about films, and this is one of the very rare times I couldn't find much to nitpick. A great time for the whole family. We should support more films like this.… Expand
6 of 6 users found this helpful60
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10
gamester81Jan 2, 2022
It's sad so many critics put they own nonsense politics over doing their job - reviewing movies. Sorry religion upsets you, get over it.
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8
moviecritic68Jan 5, 2022
A very warmhearted story of a devoted family man who was able to follow his passion and achieve his dream. Ignore all the nonsense about this was some hidden religious movie. It's a true portrayal of Kurt's actual life and the way he chose toA very warmhearted story of a devoted family man who was able to follow his passion and achieve his dream. Ignore all the nonsense about this was some hidden religious movie. It's a true portrayal of Kurt's actual life and the way he chose to live it. Everybody loves a good underdog story. THUMBS UP… Expand
3 of 3 users found this helpful30
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9
NicoBellicRulesJan 6, 2022
More family-oriented movies are needed. Films like this should be supported. Football is just a game. Life is what matters, and this is more a movie about life than it is football.
2 of 2 users found this helpful20
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ProsmoothJan 11, 2022
Evangelical Christian pablum. Surprised it wasn't titled "Jesus Take the Snap".
0 of 4 users found this helpful04
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1
sproutpodJan 1, 2022
This was secretly a Christian movie. I like to know what I'm getting into. The quarterback plays a tough game, and his hair is still perfect, not a drop of sweat on him, never once out of breath in the entire movie. The daughter is invisible,This was secretly a Christian movie. I like to know what I'm getting into. The quarterback plays a tough game, and his hair is still perfect, not a drop of sweat on him, never once out of breath in the entire movie. The daughter is invisible, with all the movie's attention directed to the son. They took a good story and made a cringe-worthy movie full of cliches, traditional gender roles, and utterly fake characters, which is ironic considering it based on a true story. Perhaps worst of all is not a single curse word. Football players don't talk trash at all. "Go get 'em, Tiger" is the kind of dialog throughout this movie.… Expand
0 of 7 users found this helpful07
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8
twall3Jan 6, 2022
Really enjoyed this movie! Twice as good as I thought it would be. It wasn't non-stop football - story was also about the times in between football opportunities (namely his relationship with Brenda). I wiped tears away more than once. Also aReally enjoyed this movie! Twice as good as I thought it would be. It wasn't non-stop football - story was also about the times in between football opportunities (namely his relationship with Brenda). I wiped tears away more than once. Also a few good humorous moments enjoyed theater-wide. Overall quality life-inspiring film. Main actor and actress and all coaches did a great job. Highly recommend.… Expand
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4
AspirinSundaeFeb 6, 2022
A heart warming story about (what appears to be) a genuinely good person(s). However, the dialog alone drags the film below the 5 threshold. A safe film for watching with your kids. About as edgy as store brand Vanilla ice cream. Oh, andA heart warming story about (what appears to be) a genuinely good person(s). However, the dialog alone drags the film below the 5 threshold. A safe film for watching with your kids. About as edgy as store brand Vanilla ice cream. Oh, and Dennis Quaid is in it. Why? Because of course he is.… Expand
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Crixus7May 1, 2022
Put your politics aside. This is a particularly good movie that was inspiring and made you feel good after watching it. I wish there were more movies like this. I have much more respect for the Warners and their family. Kurt and BrendaPut your politics aside. This is a particularly good movie that was inspiring and made you feel good after watching it. I wish there were more movies like this. I have much more respect for the Warners and their family. Kurt and Brenda are true winners.… Expand
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JLuis_001Feb 18, 2022
A narrative resource used ad nauseam, but who can refuse? Because who doesn't love an underdog? Especially when his story is real. I'll be clear, there's nothing special here. Not at all, but I found it competent within its own modesty. OfA narrative resource used ad nauseam, but who can refuse? Because who doesn't love an underdog? Especially when his story is real. I'll be clear, there's nothing special here. Not at all, but I found it competent within its own modesty. Of course I think this story will perhaps resonate more in the U.S. and with fans of the sport this story revolves around, but as far as it goes, even with its more than notable flaws, it accomplishes what it sets out to do and I have to give it credit for that transparency.… Expand
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10
BBuhlerMar 6, 2022
Critics on here are once again, useless. My name is ____ , I insert my ideologies into everything. I'm incapable of reviewing from a neutral stand point. Did that woman just say God? The nerve!
Just like all legacy media, legacy media reviewsCritics on here are once again, useless. My name is ____ , I insert my ideologies into everything. I'm incapable of reviewing from a neutral stand point. Did that woman just say God? The nerve!
Just like all legacy media, legacy media reviews can screw off. Watch this movie if you like sports. Watch this movie.… Expand
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6
BallStretcherJun 24, 2022
It’s a great story to make into a movie. The acting is great. The problem with the movie, though, is that there is more emphasis on the romance than on football, which disappointed me. It felt rushed at the end when they showed lots of theIt’s a great story to make into a movie. The acting is great. The problem with the movie, though, is that there is more emphasis on the romance than on football, which disappointed me. It felt rushed at the end when they showed lots of the week 1 game but only about 2 minutes of the super bowl.… Expand
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