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Above The Rim
A dramatic and sport movie that follows a young called Kyle Watson. Kyle is a good basketball player so he is asked to play an important championship but he can't make his choice to continue in this way or waits to receive a scholarship to Georgetown University. Meanwhile, he struggles with his mother who falls in love with Thomas 'Shep' Sheppard, a former standout player himself, now works as a high school security guard.
31 July 1969, Newark, New Jersey, USA
1 July 1970, Stamford, Connecticut, USA
1962
1969, New York City, New York, USA
27 October 1933, Newark, New Jersey, USA
5 October 1957, Chicago, Illinois, USA
30 May 1962, Chicago, Illinois, USA
8 March 1962, New York City, New York, USA
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.
March 23, 2003
Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips.
September 19, 2002
The actors are very good.
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.
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
It ain't got game.
January 01, 2000
A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.
June 24, 2006
A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz.
March 23, 2005
A highly memorable movie
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.
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.
March 25, 2008
A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.
