Legendary

Name: Legendary
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: September 10, 2010
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 39
Cast: Danny Glover, Devon Graye, John Cena, Patricia Clarkson

2010

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: September 10, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Danny Glover, Devon Graye, John Cena, Patricia Clarkson

Summary: Cal Chetley is an extremely bright, engaging, undersized 16-year-old. Neither blue collar nor athlete, both qualities that make up his small Oklahoman town, Cal's been picked on most of his life primarily because he's always been different. Mike, Cal's older brother and one time world-class high school/collegiate wrestler, left him and hisCal Chetley is an extremely bright, engaging, undersized 16-year-old. Neither blue collar nor athlete, both qualities that make up his small Oklahoman town, Cal's been picked on most of his life primarily because he's always been different. Mike, Cal's older brother and one time world-class high school/collegiate wrestler, left him and his mother behind years ago after a tragic car accident killed their father...an accident, to this day, Mike still feels responsible for. Hoping to revive a relationship long since forgotten, Cal joins his high school wrestling team in the hopes his brother will train him. More importantly, Cal uses wrestling as the tool to reunite his family. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Director: Mel Damski

Genre(s): Drama, Sport

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 107 min

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Lou Lumenick

This rousingly sweet little flick is certainly nothing to go out of your way to avoid. Read full review

Melissa Anderson

Though the redemption/coming-of-age narrative is highly predictable-with Glover appearing intermittently only to dispense bromides-Clarkson, at least, remains reliable. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Legendary is so intent on paying heartfelt tribute to dogged young athletes that it neglects basic story needs. Read full review

Nathan Rabin

It does strive for substance and meaning in a way that gives it an unmistakable Barton Fink feeling, if nothing close to a Barton Fink sensibility. Read full review

Robert Abele

A bold-faced name for a lowercase effort, a school wrestling drama so mired in family-film clichés it can never shake loose the suspicion that - not unlike certain high-gloss mat bouts - the emotional fix is in from the get-go. Read full review

Ty Burr

You'll come away from Legendary with no sense of what amateur wrestling is about. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Most of the acting is amateurish at best, and the tone is vintage "Afterschool Special." But it does aim to be family-friendly, and at least it succeeds there. Read full review

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xXAnthonyXx

Oct 20, 2010

Wow, I don't know why reviewers slammed this. Maybe because they don't know a good movie when they review it. I loved this movie. Don't leave because of the low metacritic score. This is a awesome movie. I'm 13, I usally play games, more but this movie got my attention. I loved this movie,Wow, I don't know why reviewers slammed this. Maybe because they don't know a good movie when they review it. I loved this movie. Don't leave because of the low metacritic score. This is a awesome movie. I'm 13, I usally play games, more but this movie got my attention. I loved this movie, forget the score, buy it.… Expand

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visevice

Sep 26, 2010

This movie is grate from start to finish, don't be put off by the low metacritic score!!! probably not for everybodys taste, but you wont no until you see it.

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shepardn

Jan 2, 2011

liked this one. I will add it to my library. good story line, with some meaning in it. was more of a chick flick type of movie. great for a rental..

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bfoore90

Feb 25, 2014

I'm not gonna lie, I greatly enjoyed this movie. I felt it had a good, "sports movie" story line kinda like 2003's Radio. Solid performances also and a surprising performance from captain stone-face John Cena

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The_DirtyRabbit

Oct 2, 2010

This movie was less action driven than I had hoped. I expected a classic struggle of good vs. evil but what I got was a tale of the struggles of everyday life. I enjoyed this movie simply because of the story. The characters family struggles were real and believable. This movie failed inThis movie was less action driven than I had hoped. I expected a classic struggle of good vs. evil but what I got was a tale of the struggles of everyday life. I enjoyed this movie simply because of the story. The characters family struggles were real and believable. This movie failed in terms of its acting and its script. I found it hard to care about the son who was too cold and lacked the necessary passion for his role. John Cena was a pleasant surprise in that he may have been the best actor in this movie. If you enjoy inspirational movies especially pertaining to sports than I would recommend this movie, although if your not ready for a mainly dramatic movie you will be disappointed.… Expand

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ReverendD

Jan 1, 2011

To call it retarded would be an affront to retards. A geek joining the wrestling squat because of unresolved dead father issues? A high school girl with IQ below 50 showing her breasts to classmates for $5? Seriously? What world do the writers of this junk live in?

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