Celluloid Heroes

This movie was a bit odd in that it was enjoyable from a family perspective - that is to say the kids enjoyed it and it wasn't too bad for them to watch it - but it didn't really fit together all that well. It starts off well enough, with Will Ferrell falling short of his father's expectations (played well by Robert Duvall).

And the laughs start in right away, but then he starts falling into a bit of a funk as his son is benched on the dad's championship team. You know where it's going, and that isn't a big deal, really, but it's how it gets there that leaves you wanting a bit. It's no surprise that the dad uses the ringers to get the team all the way to the finals. It's no surprise that he comes around in the end and the team pulls together to win.

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Posted by Chad Everett on May 29, 2006 in Family

This movie was a bit odd in that it was enjoyable from a family perspective - that is to say the kids enjoyed it and it wasn't too bad for them to watch it - but it didn't really fit together all that well. It starts off well enough, with Will Ferrell falling short of his father's expectations (played well by Robert Duvall).

And the laughs start in right away, but then he starts falling into a bit of a funk as his son is benched on the dad's championship team. You know where it's going, and that isn't a big deal, really, but it's how it gets there that leaves you wanting a bit. It's no surprise that the dad uses the ringers to get the team all the way to the finals. It's no surprise that he comes around in the end and the team pulls together to win.

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Posted by Chad Everett on May 29, 2006 in Family