Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
positive
24(83%)
mixed
4(14%)
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Prince-Bythewood gives the film a style that's easy on the eye but also has muscle -- on and off the court.
91
Lathan, charismatic and beautifully strong, holds the screen in every scene.
90
In her first feature, writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood tells a familiar tale with first-rate acting and an underlying sense of authenticity.
88
The cinematic equivalent of a high, arching rainbow of a three-pointer from midcourt.
88
The conventional and the cliche are slam-dunked in favor of a fresh, authentic take on passion, ambition and coming of age.
88
Makes hoops look like the sexiest game in town.
88
It might be corny, but the basketball nerd in me can’t resist their rivalrously romantic games of one on one, which is a sweet motif throughout the film.
83
Uses sports as metaphor for life with rare twist.
80
Although the writing and the directing are smart and purposeful, the movie takes flight on the strength of its performances.
80
A startling debut full of emotional depth and political punch.
