Inspired by a true story, Samuel L. Jackson and Ashanti star in this inspirational account of a high school basketball coach (Jackson) who received high praise - and staunch criticism - for benching his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performance...
A Bit predictable, but never-the-less a good story about a basketball Squad that become a team and make somthing of there lifes, thanks to Coach Carter's contract!......Worth a look.
the film had a fantastic story line, made me cry, quite emaotional film in places, kept me intrigued all the way through, a hit with the older kids too,
Good inner city flick about a basketball team in high school. My teenage son is addicted to this movie. Very good film. What else can I say. Why6 do I have to write 100 characters? I hope this is enough.
The acting of Samuel L. Jackson is the strongest part of this movie. If you've ever had a tough-as-nails coach who doesn't take attitude and loves watching players run and do pushups, you'll relate to Coach Carter. Jackson plays the role of the no-nonsense but caring role model perfectly. The rest of the cast, especially Rick Gonzalez, who plays the team's point guard, Timo Cruz, are also strong. Look out for singer Ashanti as well, who has a small part as the girlfriend of one of the team's star players.
A great true life story of inner city kids that love the game of basketball. Samuel L Jackson at his very best, in your face coaching at its very best. A true reflection on how life is in the ghetto abd using a simple game to get their ticket out into College/University.
I am a fan of Samuel L Jackson and this is a very typical film with a sensible under message. I purchased because I wanted it in my collection - why else???
this film is quality, 2 ne1 hu hasnt seen it i wud definetly recommend it no matter type of film u r into, with bein 17 and caught between girls trouble n sport it has really helped motivate me 2 do well at college
I love this film, aside Shawshank it's easily one of the best out the right now. And that could be said for a long time to come yet! The way it shows the subculture of young americans How it shows some pretty controversial views on what is more important - Education or Basketball. And i think Coach Carters methods to balance both couldnt have been made better in any way. An incredible actor filling a challenging role in a quite an emotional film. Would recommend it to anyone at all nomatter what preffered genre. I myself am a 17 year old white 'greebo' college student not particularly interested in what goes on in America although this film really caught my attention.
Basically a strong storyline with a good result and i would pick any differnt actors. AWSHM!!!!
I bought this dvd because i love basketball and it was a bonus that it had Channing Tatum in it.It has a great story to it and it's fast action basketball games leave you hanging on the edge of your seat.Overall great film and worth buying.