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Gridiron Gang (2006) Certificate 12

Gridiron Gang
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Rated 3.5 stars
Average rating
(68%)
 
Starring: Dwayne Johnson | Xzibit | L. Scott Caldwell | Leon Rippy | Kevin Dunn | Jade Yorker
Director: Phil Joanou
Studio: SONY PICTURES
Run time: 120 mins
Genres: Audio Descriptive | Drama
Languages: English, English Audio Description
Dubbed: Italian
Hearing-impaired: English
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish
Released: June 04, 2007

Dwane "The Rock" Johnson stars in this gritty and inspirational movie based on a true story about a group of teenage delinquents given a second chance to redeem themselves by playing football. Sean Porter (Johnson) is a frustrated juvenile probation officer. Most of the kids in his detention camp are either sent back to prison once they leave or meet a violent end when they return to the streets. Desperately looking for a way to make a difference, he and his co-worker Malcolm Moore (Xzibit) devise a plan to teach discipline and resposibility through the game of football. But with only four weeks before the start of the season, Porter must overcome insurmountable odds to put together a competitive team. It's a season that will test their minds, spirit, and bodies as Porter teaches his players the principles of good character, strength through resiliency, and genuine respect for one another.

Highest rated reviews

21 out of 22 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4.0 stars
surprisingly good

BigDev from from Oldham, 17th February, 2007

If you like the genre of the underdogs who make good then this is the film for you. OK, the acting isn't great and the storyline is simple and obvious, but if you can forget that then what you get is an enjoyable, simple film

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8 out of 9 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4.0 stars
A Diamond in the Rough

Ben from Newport, Shropshire, 18th June, 2007

I rented this on the basis of Wayne Johnson (the Rock) being in it, having enjoyed his previous films as uncomplicated entertainment. I didn't expect such a well acted & written story that managed to tell the old underdog tale in a way almost devoid of the usual US schmaltz. Johnson is getting better with each film he puts out, and the rest of the cast remain believable without being overly stereotypical. Entertaining and even thoughtful, and well worth a look.

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7 out of 7 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4.0 stars
Great Film

A Customer from Kent, 8th March, 2007

Well acted and a great script keeps you hooked. Plenty of sport to keep sport fans hooked but a good stoyline of the troubles of urban America. Search this little gem out.

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6 out of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 1.0 stars
My husband watched it!

A Customer from North West Wales, 26th September, 2007

I have no idea what this film was about or if my husband enjoyed it. He hasn't mentioned it, so I presume he thought it mediocre.

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Most recent reviews

Rated 4.0 stars
Dwayne does it again!

A Customer from Scotland, 10th March, 2010

Excellent film really enjoyed it :)

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Rated 4.0 stars
shmaltz

A Customer from england, 21st February, 2010

i suppost they cant help it bu the sceptics dont seem to be able to make a movies with melodrama in bucket loads the rock struggles valiantly

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Rated 3.0 stars
Gridiron Gang

A Customer from Frome, Somerset, 9th February, 2010

I was not sure if I would enjoy this film but found it to be very exciting and would recommend this film to my friends.

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Rated 5.0 stars
gridron gang

A Customer from Peterhead, 10th November, 2009

enjoyed this true story

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