The Longshots

I saw "The Longshots" on HBO, and decided to purchase it for my friend and her family. They live in rural Washington, and don't have the money to go out a lot. I thought TLS was the perfect family movie.It is hard to find a family film that doesn't have sexual references, bad language, violent or destructive situations. "The Longshots" is a great movie for girls, especially. What makes it even better, it's a true story.A lonely, 14 year old girl in a broken-down town, with a single mother who has to take on extra shifts at work, ends up being "babysat" by her uncle [her dad's brother], who she barely knows. Her father, who she misses terribly, is a con artist who only comes around when he wants something.The relationship between Jasmine, and her uncle [Ice Tea who is GREAT] is at first disconnected. Neither wants the other around, until her uncle tosses her the football he always carries as a reminder of what might have been, if not for an injury. When she throws it back, he sees she has quite an arm, and after many training sessions, and getting to like one another, she eventually makes the boys, not-so-hot football team...........and becomes the starting quarterback.The story has the usual girl-hating etc, but they don't focus on it for too long and ruin the beauty of the movie. Instead, the boys quickly become her ally,(she starts winning games!). It is really refreshing to see boys portrayed in a more realistic light. I get very tired of boys and men constantly being depicted as insensitive buffoons, or violent sociopaths. Most of the boys I know are sweet, sensitive, smart, kids, who might balk at a girl on their team, but I don't think so. Especially one as good a Jasmine! The story shows how acting on a belief can change a life, a famiy, a football team, and a whole town.It is a wonderful story for girls AND boys to see. But it appeals to all because it is a well acted and written story about love, committment, redemption, believing in possibilities, and yourself.

I dislike the fact that her biological dad disappeared and resurfaced to pick up where he dropped the ball in her life and that she was teased playing a sport she was obviously great at,but it was a good feel story about not quitting and proving to yourself you can do anything your heart desires.

It was a movie with love, perseverance, heart and real emotional content. That it is a real life story makes the viewing, and appreciation of it even more. It was wonderful.

You can't go wrong with a movie like this.

This is a very good movie. I really enjoy how the movie shows how you can achieve anything, regardless of what situations occur. It also shows how family is important and how much a younger child needs positive guideness. I am going to buy this movie. They did an excellent job on showing how a female can play football and other sports, just like a male.I encourage families to show this movie. It also showed a scene where she is being picked on by the "popular" kids. Even though her feelings got hurt from being picked on, she still continued to maintain her goals.Thumbs up to all the cast!!

I was surprised by this movie. I liked the message of never giving up and second chances. My daughter also thought it had a positive message, that you can do anything if you apply yourself. On another note the parts about people coming around i.e. father once you've reached the top. That was a very good message, when she grabbed her uncles hand. Basically saying my uncle has been more like my dad than you deadbeat!!!

It looked like a good football movie.I liked that he took his niece with him and he discovered that she could throw the football well. She ended up playing, The guy ended up turning a bad team into a good team. It was a good family movie, except for a little bad language.Yes I would recommend it.

This was a good movie because it was based on a true story where someone seen great abilities in a child and help them live their dream although others seem to be against it. I gave it a four star because it would have been better if they left out all the cussing.

A decent movie Ice Cube is really good in this family friendly movie. Worth watching very pleased with this product.

fantastic true movie. Would have liked it going on longer .

Great thanks.

love it

good not bad very very good to have and I will need one for my friend and family all so