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Movie Overview
Cast
Ice Cube
Keke Palmer
Dash Mihok
Director
Fred Durst
MPAA Rating
PG - for some thematic elements, mild language and brief rude humor.
The Longshots (2008)
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(1 - 10) of 10
OFCS Rating: 30% Rotten
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C
"The guy who gifted the world
Nookie
is making movies these days, and much like the music he created with band Limp Bizkit, Durst's cinematic sensibilities are hackneyed, tiresome, and lack sorely needed rehearsal."
BrianOrndorf.com
Brian Orndorf
D+
"Directed by Fred Durst (of the band "Limp Bizkit"), "The Longshots" is a cookie-cutter feel-good kid's movie that seems like it was made by some faulty gadget stuck on auto-pilot."
ColeSmithey.com
Cole Smithey
1.5/4
"A feel-good family sports drama more likely to make the viewer feel sick from sugar overload."
DustinPutman.com
Dustin Putman
2/5
"Yet another inspirational sports flick."
Film Threat
Felix Vasquez Jr.
2/4
"A Disney wannabe, Fred Durst's girl power sports flick is ho hum and very forgettable..."
Cinema Crazed
Felix Vasquez Jr.
4/10
"While those who likely broadly played, predictable sports dramedies might enjoy this pic that's based on a true story (and features a good performance by Palmer), I'd suggest you punt and find a better alternative."
Screen It!
Jim Judy
3/4
"Durst's surprisingly gentle and understated direction lends the proceedings authenticity even when they cover the most pro forma ground."
TheMovieReport.com
Michael Dequina
B+
"Cube gives a layered, subtle portrayal and it is a pleasure to watch Curtis bloom along with Jasmine."
Beliefnet
Nell Minow
2.5/4
"Cube opts for dramatically earnest pathos rather than simply seriocomic shtick."
Slant Magazine
Nick Schager
3/5
"plummets from sentimental to sappy"
Filmcritic.com
Sean O'Connell
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OFCS Rating: 30% Rotten
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