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==Reception==
==Reception==
''When the Game Stands Tall'' has received generally negative reviews from critics. On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has a rating of 17%, based on 58 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "An uneasy blend of solid game sequences and threadbare inspirational sports drama clichés, ''When the Game Stands Tall'' is overshadowed by better players in a crowded field."<ref>http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/when_the_game_stands_tall/</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film holds a score of 41 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/movie/when-the-game-stands-tall</ref>
''When the Game Stands Tall'' has received generally negative reviews from critics. On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has a rating of 17%, based on 58 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "An uneasy blend of solid game sequences and threadbare inspirational sports drama clichés, ''When the Game Stands Tall'' is overshadowed by better players in a crowded field."<ref>http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/when_the_game_stands_tall/</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film holds a score of 41 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/movie/when-the-game-stands-tall</ref>
[[Movie Guide]] gives WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL three out of a possible four stars. The MG review is very positive. The key passage reads: "WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL is a moving story that will inspire families with older children and teenagers." <ref>https://www.movieguide.org/review/when-the-game-stands-tall.html</ref> This review also calls the acting "top notch".<ref>https:/movieguide.org/review/when-the-game-stands-tall.html,</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:15, 21 September 2014

When the Game Stands Tall
Theatrical release poster
Directed byThomas Carter
Written byScott Marshall Smith
Produced byDavid Zelon
StarringJim Caviezel
Laura Dern
Michael Chiklis
Alexander Ludwig
CinematographyMichael Lohmann
Edited byScott Richter
Music byJohn Paesano
Production
companies
Distributed byTriStar Pictures
Release dates
  • August 4, 2014 (2014-08-04) (Hollywood premiere)
  • August 22, 2014 (2014-08-22)
Running time
115 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million[2]
Box office$27.3 million[2]

When the Game Stands Tall is a 2014 sports drama film. The film, which stars Jim Caviezel as Coach Bob Ladouceur, Laura Dern as Bev Ladouceur, Michael Chiklis as assistant coach Terry Eidson and Alexander Ludwig as running back Chris Ryan, is about the record-setting 151-game 1992–2003 high school football winning streak by De La Salle High School of Concord, California.[3][4] The film is an adaptation of the 2003 book of the same name by Neil Hayes, published by North Atlantic Books. De La Salle head coach Bob Ladouceur retired in January 2013 after winning his last Open Division state championship in December 2012.[5] Filming began April 22, 2013 and lasted until June 15, 2013.[5] The film was released on August 22, 2014.

Cast

  • Jim Caviezel as Coach Bob Ladouceur
  • Laura Dern as Bev Ladouceur
  • Michael Chiklis as assistant coach Terry Eidson
  • Alexander Ludwig as running back Chris Ryan
  • Gavin Casalegno as Michael Ladouceur
  • Clancy Brown as Mickey Ryan
  • Ser'Darius Blain as Cam Colvin
  • Stephan James as Terrance G. "T.K." Kelly
  • Matthew Daddario as Danny Ladouceur
  • Joe Massingill as Joe Beaser
  • Jessie Usher as Tayshon Lanear
  • Matthew Frias as Arturo Garcia
  • LaJessie Smith as Jamal
  • Richard Kohnke as Rick Salinas
  • Chase Boltin as Manny Gonzales
  • Adella Gautier as T-Gram
  • Terence Rosemore as Landrin
  • Deneen Tyler as Veronica
  • Anna Margaret as Laurie
  • James DuMont as Gordy Wilock
  • David DeSantos as Mike Blasquez
  • Ricky Wayne as Marty

Production

Thomas Carter, who previously worked on Coach Carter, serves as director.[3] The screen adaptation was by Scott Marshall Smith.[6] The film was produced by Mandalay Pictures and distributed through TriStar Pictures,[7] a division of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA).[3] David Zelon produced for Mandalay Peter Nelson and Rich Peluso worked on behalf of SPWA and its distribution arm AFFIRM.[3] Allan Graf, who previously worked on Friday Night Lights, "will coordinate the football scenes".[4] Hayes, a Contra Costa Times journalist at the time the book was released, is part of the creative team.[5] Zelon said the intrigue of this film is that Ladouceur "placed little value on winning, instead focusing his players on giving a 'perfect effort' in life".[4] SPWA president Steve Bersch noted that the themes in the film transcend sports and cinema: "At its core, this is a timeless and universal story about character, hard work and love".[4]

Reception

When the Game Stands Tall has received generally negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 17%, based on 58 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "An uneasy blend of solid game sequences and threadbare inspirational sports drama clichés, When the Game Stands Tall is overshadowed by better players in a crowded field."[8] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 41 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[9] Movie Guide gives WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL three out of a possible four stars. The MG review is very positive. The key passage reads: "WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL is a moving story that will inspire families with older children and teenagers." [10] This review also calls the acting "top notch".[11]

References

  1. ^ "When The Game Stands Tall". AMC Theatres. 2014-08-10. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
  2. ^ a b "When the Game Stands Tall (2014) - Box Office Mojo". August 22, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Siegel, Tatiana (2013-04-22). "Jim Caviezel, Laura Dern, Michael Chiklis to Star in 'When the Game Stands Tall'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  4. ^ a b c d Sneider, Jeff (2013-04-22). "James Caviezel, Michael Chiklis to Coach Football in 'When the Game Stands Tall'". The Wrap. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  5. ^ a b c Hammon, Stephanie (2013-04-17). "Filming of 'When the Game Stands Tall' on De La Salle football team to begin Monday". Mercury News. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  6. ^ Scott, Mike (2013-04-22). "Football drama 'When the Game Stands Tall' begins production April 22 in New Orleans". The Times-Picayune. NOLA.com. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  7. ^ "When the Game Stands Tall". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  8. ^ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/when_the_game_stands_tall/
  9. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/movie/when-the-game-stands-tall
  10. ^ https://www.movieguide.org/review/when-the-game-stands-tall.html
  11. ^ https:/movieguide.org/review/when-the-game-stands-tall.html,
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