Something to Cheer About
Lantern Lane Entertainment | Release Date: April 27, 2007 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
43
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
6
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1
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The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The film, which thankfully doesn't wear out its welcome with a scant running time of 64 minutes, is fairly prosaic stylistically. But the admittedly rough-hewn footage of the games is thrilling, and the pride and self-respect instilled in the players by their success is still evident today. Read full review
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Village VoiceRobert Wilonsky
Betsy Blankenbaker's doc doesn't possess the kinetic charge of the tale itself; it's too reliant on talking heads and faded photos. Cheer feels amateurish for a generation raised on sports films. Shoulda been a slam-dunk too. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneMichael Phillips
Routine cinema but rich history. Read full review
50
Washington PostStephen Hunter
This is a modest documentary, actually made in 2002 but only now gaining national release, which celebrates Attucks and that particular team, but most important Coach Crowe, by all accounts a remarkable man. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesSam Adams
The outline of a great story, but it never fills in the gaps. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Heartfelt but only intermittently interesting documentary. Read full review
30
Chicago ReaderJ.R. Jones
A dearth of game footage and a wealth of inspirational platitudes contribute to the sense of a powerful tale having already faded into yellowed newspaper clippings. Read full review
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