Great Family Film with Great Lessons. Recently I sat and watched this film with my 10 year old son, and one of his friends. The film is clean language wise and has many lessons that we all need to hear. Even as adults we need to have messages that teach lessons reiterated to us every now and then. The film has basketball in the film and the kids who play are unlike other kids in many ways. But they try hard learning the game and working together to accomplish their goals with those who are not the same as themselves. It is repeated over and over in a subtle way yet even my 10 yr old got it. This film is about giving people chances, and hope, which we all can use from time to time. I've never watched a film with captions on the screen before but I must say it added a level of interest to the whole experience of this film for myself and my son and his friend while sitting with those who were deaf. It even has characters who use sign language to communicate which also adds a level of interest not depicted in most films. The film does have a Christian/faith message of God giving us strength but it does not get preachy or over bearing. Personally my son and his friend came away with don't bully people at all but you should try your best at everything and treat people like you want to be treated and believe you can be friends with people who are not the same as you. As a parent I really can't ask for more. We need more clean films like this one which is rated PG. It does have a quick scene at the beginning establishing racial prejudice but since its historical I felt it is acceptable for my 10 yr old. Liked this movie and its many messages.

I really liked this movie.At first I didn't know if I would because I'm not really athletic and usually don't relate to athletes at school.But this film was cool because I could relate to being different.Plus I had to go to camp once and never really wanted too,just like Maddie in the film. What I liked most was how all the kids were real and how they knew they were not the greatest jocks.I don't even like basketball really but I even found myself cheering for the characters in this film because it is so much like me.I really felt closest to the Hunter,Brad,and Lizzie characters.Because they try so hard not knowing if they will make it. I think this is a really good film for teens who think they don't fit in.I have never been to an independent film like this before but I'm glad I had the chance to see this one. I think its cool that an NBA player helps other kids and that is why the film got made in the first place.More people should get to see films like this with a good message.It made me feel like things were good.Definitely a movie to help others feel good.