The Quick Fix: An uplifting, culturally
resonant film for the whole family!
The Bottom Line: Based on a true story, this high school cross country
culture clash should prove to be another solid sports hit for both Disney (Remember the Titans, Miracle and The Rookie)
and Kevin Costner (Field of Dreams, Bull Durham
and Tin Cup). Like chocolate and
peanut butter, it’s a wonder these two properties never teamed up sooner… You’d have to try really hard to not like
this movie or, at the very least, walk away without gleaning a positive vibe. It may have formulaic, underdog-like fringes
– but Costner delivers a soulfully steadfast performance and it’s themes on
work ethic, character, family, community and acceptance all resonate and are
handled with compassion and understanding.
So much so, that my 10- and 8-year old sons (fans of athletics in general) ended up loving it, handing out
double-down A’s and then asking more questions in regards to the cultural
aspect of the film than the sport itself.
McFarland, USA may be a movie about runners but there’s enough warmth,
humor and spirit to help you and your family cross the finish line in
inspirational fashion.
Starring: Kevin Costner and Maria Bello
Directed
by: Niki Caro (Whale Rider and North Country)
Rated: PG (for thematic material,
some violence and language)
Running
time: 129 minutes
Story: From Disney comes MCFARLAND, the true against-all-odds story
of the 1987 McFarland high school cross country team in an economically
challenged community. (C) Disney
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