My All American – ABC Film Challenge – High School/College Movies – M – My All Ameircan – Movie Review
Director: Angelo Pizzo
Writer: Angelo Pizzo, Jim Dent (Screenplay)
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight)
- Finn Wittrock (American Horror Story)
- Robin Tunney (End of Days)
- Sarah Bolger (In America)
- Rett Terrell (Out of Exile)
Plot: Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.
Runtime: 1 Hour 58 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: My All American starts when underdog aspiring football player Freddie Steinmark (Wittrock) gets a scholarship to Texas University. Coach Royal (Eckhart) sees something in him and decides to give him this chance. It doesn’t take long for Freddie to make a major impact on the team as they reach the Championship season.
However, as the season unfolds, Freddie starts suffering from a knee injury. He doesn’t want to push for medical advice and fights through the pain. However, this comes at a price, when the injury becomes more serious than anyone could imagine.
Verdict on My All American
My All American is a sports drama following a college football who inspired a team to reach the championship. Only for his career to be put in doubt by an unlikely injury. Now, he must fight for his life, not just the team.
This is a moving story about a young man who inspired a whole college to succeed. It shows that sports can bring people together for the better. However, most importantly it shows that life can come at you pretty fast and you never know what the next chapter will hold. A sporting drama with a big heart that should be watched by anyone who respects the legends of the game.
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Final Thoughts – My All American is a moving sports drama.
