Forever Strong
Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: September 26, 2008 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
37
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
6
Negative:
2
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TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
There's something disheartening about seeing real-life stories and their inevitable complexities put through the Hollywood sausage machine and transformed into bland parables about a privileged, wayward young bucks redeemed by wise, infinitely patient mentors and the self-abnegating spirit of team sports. Read full review
58
Entertainment WeeklyAdam Markovitz
Despite all the macho posturing, the corny story is just as sappy as anything on Lifetime. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
This inspirational sports drama unfolds in such generic fashion that it feels contrived more often than it rings true. Read full review
50
Village VoiceNick Pinkerton
Though director Ryan Little puts together a clean, professional package, at bottom this is a nearly-two-hour scrum of therapeutic direct encounters. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesMichael Ordona
The movie is well shot and edited, the rugby scenes are enjoyable (if likely puzzling to the uninitiated) and "Strong's" earnestness excuses at least some of its predictability. Read full review
50
VarietyJoe Leydon
The performances are credible across the board, excessive sentimentality is largely avoided, and the sequences devoted to rough-and-tumble rugby match-ups are expertly shot and edited. Read full review
42
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
Forever Strong is generic faith-and-redemption fare, devoid of nuance. Read full review
20
The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
A mawkish drama hobbled by a thoroughly unpleasant and uncharismatic lead performance. Read full review
12
New York PostV.A. Musetto
If the script serves any purpose at all, it is to allow jocks to show off their buff bodies. They're hot, but not worth 12 bucks at the box office. Read full review
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