He Got Game is my least favorite Lee joint. It reminded me why I hate pro sports "celebrities". And I'm a little tired of the father/son films where the dad is pleading "don't do what I done wit my laff- youse can be sumbuddy!". Denzel is convincing, but there's no support around him. (unless you count the agent who says "a Rolex is like having a corvette on your wrist".)
In all fairness, the film is well crafted from an aesthetic pov, but great cinematography/lighting alone cannot carry the picture. I suppose if you love basketball this film is a must see/buy, but I think HOOP DREAMS is far far FAR superior. SPIKE! If you saw Hoop Dreams, then why make this?
In all fairness, the film is well crafted from an aesthetic pov, but great cinematography/lighting alone cannot carry the picture. I suppose if you love basketball this film is a must see/buy, but I think HOOP DREAMS is far far FAR superior. SPIKE! If you saw Hoop Dreams, then why make this?