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Such a frustrating disappointment

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Thomas Carter's 2005 film, Coach Carter, is not only a movie about basketball and "winning the big game", it is a movie about perseverance. Based on a true story about Coach Ken Carter and the Richmond basketball team, Coach Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) is hired to coach for four months in hopes of improving the game that these troubled boys play. Samuel L. Jackson provides a performance that keeps the audience engaged and affected by many of the movie scenes, as well as the message brought about by Coach Carter that separates Coach Carter from many other cliché sports movies.The performance of Samuel L. Jackson as Coach Carter is extremely well done. Jackson performs in a way that is greatly effective to an audience and his performance is what made Coach Carter great. Yes, there are many other sports movies out there that have remotely the same plot, but it is the acting that makes these movies differ from one another. One of the very first scenes of the movie is when the team first meets their new coach. Coach Carter makes them sign contracts saying that in order to play basketball they must keep their grades up and attend all classes, as well as sit in the first row. Here one of the players, Cruz (Rick Gonzalez), talks back and disrespects Coach Carter and Coach Carter puts him in place with his "no tolerance" attitude that he portrays throughout the movie. This scene really sets the mood for the way Coach Carter carries himself and he does so in an extremely believable manner which sets his performance apart from many other sports movies.The camera work in Coach Carter is also very beneficial to the audience. There was a scene where the camera work really stood out to me and it was during one of the many basketball scenes in the movie. Richmond was down by two points in the biggest and most important game of the season. The entire last 9 seconds of the game was in slow motion which increasingly built up suspense. This trick is very effective because it helps keep the audience engaged and anxious about what is going to happen. Aside from the camera work, the plot and story behind the team helps Coach Carter receive the recognition it deserves.The boys on the basketball team are very troubled boys and they believe basketball is all they have. Many people go to Richmond high school to only end up in prison, not get an education, and many don't even graduate high school. Coach Carter, an alumni of this school and the basketball team, is not only there to coach, he is there to change these statistics. With the contract he gave the team, he is supposed to receive progress reports with these boys' grades. Well, the first time he receives them he realizes that half of the team doesn't show up for classes, while others don't finish their homework, or they are simply failing. Once he finds this out, he locks the gym and brings the boy straight to the library. This creates riots within the town and it is a huge controversy with the school, especially when he goes as far as canceling the biggest game of the season. Coach Carter is trying to fight against the broken education system at Richmond high school. This movie is not solely about basketball, it is much more complex than that.Coach Carter is a movie very well worth seeing. Coach Carter does not only excel as a basketball coach, but also as a mentor to these troubled boys that are seen as people that only have basketball as a success in their lives. Coach Carter shows them that they are able to go against the odds and be successful after their basketball career is over and he is very successful in doing so. Coach Carter is not trying to teach these boys how to be good players, he is teaching them that if they want something, they have to work for it; nothing in life is handed to you. Coach Carter's coaching style goes way beyond basketball itself and that is what makes this movie unique. Coach Carter did not only change the teams winning record, he changed their perspective on life.

Coach Carter is one of most notable sports films to ever be released. When Coach Ken Carter of the Richmond High School basketball team accepts his new job to coach and mentor a group of reckless and bashful individuals, he has no idea what the future holds. The emotional aspect of this movie leaves student athletes on the edge of their seats. Even if one is not a student athlete, it leaves a message that can have a true impact on their life and future. The true story of Coach Carter is easily a must-see movie because of its eventful plot, exciting climax, and the connection it makes to its targeted audience.Coach Ken Carter decides to return to his high school in Richmond, California to take up a head coaching position for the Richmond Oilers. He knows that this isn't the easiest task for anyone as the dysfunctional and rough bunch of players only went on to win four games total in the previous season. Even with these setbacks, Carter believes that with his discipline he can enforce on his new team both on the court and in the classroom, they can be one of the best teams in the area. In many ways, Coach Carter is portrayed as an overall inspirational and at times heart-felt movie. The first thing that comes to mind when discussing this film, is the work done by main actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, and others apart of the Richmond High School basketball team. There are many excellent things to note when regarding this. As the head coaching role, Ken Carter (Jackson), encounters many situations where his role needs to be very strict with a serious attitude towards his players. Jackson does a fantastic job doing this and making it very believable and life-like to the audience. Another actor who does a great work in the acting aspect is Rick Gonzalez. Gonzalez plays the role as Timo Cruz, one of the stubborn players of the ball team. Cruz's character has an important role played throughout the film that causes him to go from the ignorant and bashful basketball player, to one of the key players the team needs both on and off of the basketball court. He goes through challenges that requires heavy emotion which is exactly what Rick Gonzalez brings to the table when he portrays his role. The impact that these actors have on the outcome of the movie helps the main message and purpose be given to the audience.The main message is meant to be inspirational and emotional to any audience watching this movie. The director, Thomas Carter, purposefully tries to get the audience involved by leaving them in question and guessing what exactly will happen next. This emotional aspect is what leads the movie to build a personal connection to its viewers. A prime example of this comes when Coach Carter takes action when the players' grades start to slip. He tries time and time again to get the understanding in their heads that students become before athletes when considering "student athletes." At first, this doesn't go over well with the players, but in time it goes to show how powerful a person can be with school work, basketball, and other areas or difficulties in life.The work done by the actors, the director, and the writers have led to this movie being one of the biggest successes in sports films of this era. If you haven't ever experienced this movie, I suggest that you get on it and watch it. I guarantee you will not be disappointed with the work done by director Thomas Carter and by the actors. Coach Carter has had an impact on my personal life that sometimes cannot be put into words. If, however, it had to be put in words, it would be what Rick Gonzalez's character says near the peak of the movie; "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure."

Coach Carter is based on a true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter (Samuel L Jackson) who made headlines in 1999 for benching his high school basketball team due to poor academic results. The film is not really about basketball, it is just a backdrop.It is more about Ken Carter who becomes head coach of his old high school, where the players are rude, disrespectful and ill disciplined. He makes them each sign a personal contract regarding training, discipline, attendance and school grades. Although a disciplinarian the team has an unbeaten run and turns around the lives of their players even though some in the school and many of the parents are unhappy with his methods.I suppose I would be loathed to have Ken Carter as my coach but in this movie with its assortment of High school misfits straight out of ghetto casting, it works. Samuel L Jackson has enough charisma and likability for you to invest in his character. The film is enjoyable enough, the music blends well with the urban drama and there are a few future stars in early roles in this film.

A classic tale of self-improvement , triumph and redemption , being based on a true story . It begins on the street and it ends playing a state championship . Sport film with sentimental story and intelligent character studio . Classic story rings true because of Samuel L. Jackson 's complex and sensitive acting and stunningly realized by Thomas Carter . Exceptional Samuel L Jackson who gets a chance job coaching a High School team , displaying a first rate performance reaching an important milestone . It is set in Richmond where basketball is the sport of the Gods ; there a high school basketball team gets an opportunity , thanks to supposedly experienced coach . A coach with an experienced past trains a high school basketball team to become a top contender for the championship . Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him . The coach makes the team and each person in it , better than they thought possible . The physically unsuitable team to achieve for big time , thanks to the coach who triumphs over by odds , but sheer determination helps them attain their dream . The team was undefeated and on it's way to the 1999 State Championship, when Coach Carter received the low grades of his players. The team dreams of playing basketball final , no matter how far-fetched the dream .This is an agreeable tale based on true events , it contains a classic plot and deals about a slice of American history , and is plenty of good feeling , heartfelt, interesting characters and formidable performances . However , being sometimes some sentimental and predictable but is still pretty amusing . Likable and enjoyable plot about a team and the coach , he carries out a hard challenge : Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement ; but both of them face the dual duel of bringing the players to the state championship and redeeming themselves . Splendid film from the filmmaker and writer John Gatins , of another David beats Goliath sports movie in which protagonists assume a difficult challenge . Sentimental plot stretches Hollywood manipulation , but is still entertaining . Samuel L . Jackson delivers an engaging acting as is backed by a good supporting cast such as Robert Ri'chard as his son Damien Carter , Debbi Morgan as his wife , Rick Gonzalez as Timo Cruz , Antwon Tanner as Worm , Vincent Laresca as Renny , Ashanti as Kyra, Texas Battle as Maddux and Channing Tatum who a bit later on would become a first world star ; in fact , Tatum had never played basketball before making the movie so he had to have individual training with the coaches to get up to speed with the other actors. Atmospheric and adequate musical score by Trevor Ravin , plenty of rap music . Fine production design and good sets , filmmakers had trouble filling the FieldHouse with extras for the final game, and needed to move people around when shooting different angles . The motion picture was compellingly directed by Thomas Carter , he's a notorious writer , producer , actor and director , as he realized other films for youth such as ¨Save the last dance¨ and ¨Swing kids¨. Rating : Better than average , worthwhile seeing and it ranked #4 on the highest opening weekend of any release from an MTV Film .