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Above The Rim
Kyle Watson is a talented basketball player who is about to graduate from high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to play for and follow his widely beloved basketball coach or Birdie, a local thug in the neighborhood. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.
17 October 1969, Chicago, Illinois, USA
1 July 1970, Stamford, Connecticut, USA
5 October 1957, Chicago, Illinois, USA
23 May 1971, Ocean Township, New Jersey, USA
31 July 1969, Newark, New Jersey, USA
27 October 1933, Newark, New Jersey, USA
1962
8 April 1948, Chicago, Illinois, USA
1972
17 June 1944, Queens, New York, USA
11 August 1965, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
March 23, 2005
A highly memorable movie
September 19, 2002
The actors are very good.
March 23, 2003
Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips.
March 25, 2008
It ain't got game.
August 19, 2004
When you play with something this formulaic, you're bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone.
May 12, 2001
It's Shakur who steals the show. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor.
March 25, 2008
A superficial and predictable sports drama with an inner-city background, Above the Rim nevertheless offers engaging characters, fast-paced direction, and strong performances.
March 25, 2008
A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.
January 01, 2000
A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.
January 01, 2000
The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.
May 20, 2003
Above the Rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously directed by Jeff Pollack, who appreciates the lively and unpretentious aspects of the story.
June 24, 2006
A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz.
