Uncle Drew

Lionsgate | Release Date: June 29, 2018

6.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 29 Ratings

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TheHonestJackJul 10, 2018

Uncle drew embraces its silly concept and brings it to new heights with decent comedy, a likable cast (which is doubly surprising since most of the main characters are celebrity cameos), and a surprising amount of charm.

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GreatMartinJul 3, 2018

The amazing thing about “Uncle Drew” was how much I enjoyed it! I went in begrudgingly knowing it was a movie about a bunch of old men, ex-basketball players, who want to recapture their youth and there would be the tired Viagra, prostrateThe amazing thing about “Uncle Drew” was how much I enjoyed it! I went in begrudgingly knowing it was a movie about a bunch of old men, ex-basketball players, who want to recapture their youth and there would be the tired Viagra, prostrate plus many other comedy clichés about old people and, yes, they were all there. You know who is going to win the game and, yet, how the heck did I and the rest of the audience cheer the old geezers on and applaud when they win!

There is heart, tears, cheers, laughs, and just, in general, a good feeling as you walk out of the theatre. Oh yes, be sure to stay for the end credits and it’s NOT a body double for Shaquille O’Neal! Along with Shaq there is Kyrie Irving as Uncle Drew, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson and Lisa Leslie as the ‘old’ players. The make-up for them alone is worth seeing the movie.

Lil Rel Howery as a hustler and sad sack holds his own against an obnoxious, annoying played for laughs by Nick Kroll are two rivals with the latter being responsible for destroying the former’s dreams.

Like everyone in the world who saw “Girl’s Trip” I, too, fell in love with Tiffany Haddish is starting to come on too strong, in a negative way, playing the same character in whatever she is doing. Yes, I don’t blame her for cashing in while she can but she just might have a longer career if she would just tone it down a bit.
Erica Ash as wheelchair-bound Robinson’s granddaughter and caretaker is a delightful new face, handling the comedy as all do.

Come on, when was the last time you saw a blind man playing basketball? Okay, it may be the only new idea in the movie, well let’s not forget the makeup though not new but funny as are the jokes, not new but still putting a smile on your face, especially the outrageous van and what goes on in it!
Go and see “Uncle Drew”, have a few laughs, let yourself be affected by the sweet, tender moments and don’t be ashamed to cheer at the last basketball game because you won’t be the only one!… Expand

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CharlieSGJul 3, 2018

I was very surprised at how much I really enjoyed this sports movie. If your missing basketball and fancy balling is what you want, you will not be disappointed with this show. The story - although predictable, even held up well. What isI was very surprised at how much I really enjoyed this sports movie. If your missing basketball and fancy balling is what you want, you will not be disappointed with this show. The story - although predictable, even held up well. What is not to like about all these older and new players mixing together, making a fun - good time summer movie.… Expand

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DufreshestJun 29, 2018

Uncle Drew: Ballin' Review

Cinematography: 9.214/10 Consistent flow. Shout out to the filming crew, directing, and script writers on ensuring the film's synchronicity. Very well-done. Costume Design: 9.321/10 Hilarious! Every style fit theUncle Drew: Ballin' Review

Cinematography: 9.214/10 Consistent flow. Shout out to the filming crew, directing, and script writers on ensuring the film's synchronicity. Very well-done.

Costume Design: 9.321/10 Hilarious! Every style fit the purpose of each section of the film.

Film Editing: 9.474/10 Very well-done from beginning to end. Clean, cut, and simple.

Make-up and Hairstyling: 9.321/10 Hilarious! Every style fit the purpose of each section of the film (just saying - on point).

Sound Editing: 9.593/10 Accurate and solid.

Visual Effects: - /10 Preacher baby-handling? Hilarious. Still, I'm going N/A here.

Story: 8.432/10 The story is hilarious and simple. This is a family film (at least families came to see it). Dax's rival, Mookie, is key to the story but makes really awkward appearances which fits the film's theme; do you think Allen Iverson had a sense of admiration for Jordan before and after he crossed him? The film covers many angles of balance, belief, communication, community, and family all through basketball in a fun-light-touching way. The film attempts to tell a good-honest story without attempting to be over-the-top funny. Understandably, the film is not Coach Carter; Uncle Drew makes sure to completely irritate the film towards a more upbeat standard after a seemingly touchy scene to remind people of the comedic elements to the story which helps to engage points about the fleeting and lasting in life.

Acting: 8/10 Early on, Light seems to be working on his acting consistency though finds a rhythm and grows funnier as the film progresses. Mookie and Tiffany Haddish grow funnier as the film goes on. Everyone else plays their role so well in the film. The acting older folk really seem like older folks balling that enjoy the game of Basketball.

Personal: This is definitely a family film for ages to come and has set the tone for other films like it to come along. This is a more relatable Space Jam. Everyone in theater nine at AMC's Essex Dine-In Theater is alive and laughing at the acting, comedy, and slick comments throughout the film concerning Basketball players. People are breaking out to sing certain songs. Yes, I do start singing the Isley Brother's "Between the Sheets" for a bit myself. I remember being on Basketball and Soccer teams growing up. That's the way I got to meet my then girlfriend (at the time): she is so into Basketball and Soccer: I'm into both and computer games; now that I really think about it, she got me better at sports and I got her better with computers. At least our memories together are good while they last. Anyway, I like the film's concepts at work especially about the love of sport (in the film, in relation to Basketball). I only feel like an athlete when I'm competing. Every other time I'm dealing with myself as a developing-figuring person. Anyway, I think Uncle Drew is a really solid-well-done family film that teaches a lot in a comical-hearty-journey with Basketball. Uncle Drew may be a comedic-film route for Basketball lovers to appreciate major Basketball memories in a fun-lighter tone (though potentially begrudgingly - but hey, what have we learned from Uncle Drew?). You'll have to watch the film to better understand.

Overall: 9.050/10

-K.D.

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P.S. After watching the film, I come to think of Grown Ups.… Expand

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RalfbergsOct 13, 2018

Was not expecting this movie to be this good - it had plenty of funny jokes, and even though it was quite quirky etc, it was really enjoyable.

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hardcorekiddJun 30, 2018

After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate toAfter draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend UNCLE DREW (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. The two men embark on a road trip to round up Drew's old basketball squad (Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, and Lisa Leslie) and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. Kyrie Irving's crossover to comedy is amiable enough to score with basketball fans, but Uncle Drew is held back by formulaic plotting and too much product placement. Final Grade is a B-.… Expand

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hello123asdfJun 7, 2019

This movie was okay. Just okay.............................................

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