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REMEMBER THE TITANS (PG)

Reviewed October 15, 2000 - Check out the Remember the Titans Website.

Studio Synopsis: Based on a true story, Walt Disney Pictures' Remember the Titans (2000) follows the events that took place in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971 when African-American football coach Herman Boone (Denzel Washington) was hired to guide an integrated but racially polarized high school team - the T.C. Williams Titans. Angry, stubborn and a rigid task master, Boone faces a cool reception from the team's players as well as an awkward relationship with assistant coach Bill Yoast (Will Patton), a local white coach with seniority and a tradition of winning who was bypassed for the job. As the two men learn to overcome their ignorance and bigotry and realize that they have much in common - integrity, honor and a strong work ethic - they work together to transform a group of angry unfocused players into a dynamic winning team of responsible young men. In the process, they also unite a divided community and ensure that Virginia will always "Remember the Titans."

Fuzzydog Review: Part action-packed football movie, part engaging social commentary, Remember the Titans is what could be referred to as a thinking man's sports movie.  With highly visceral on-the-field action scenes, and wonderfully dramatic off-the-field character interactions, this is a film that entertains on many levels, and one that's definitely worth recommending.  As you'd expect, Denzel Washington is exceptional in his role as the controversial Coach Boone, but he's also surrounded by great performances by supporting castmembers Will Patton, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison, Kip Pardue, and Craig Kirkwood.  The result, very simply, is a great football story with a social lesson that never gets too preachy or heavy-handed.  This is a likeable team made up of likeable characters, and by the time you get to know them, rooting for their success will be no chore whatsoever. 

Responses from cyberspace--thanks for writing!

Matt gives this movie  stars. (8/25/01)

Tracie gives this movie  stars: "I thought that the director made a great cast. I loved how all the people got into there own role, such as Petey! But I really like Alan, Ryan Hurst!!! He was really cut and funny!! " (8/5/01)

puppet918@hotmail.com gives this movie  stars: "I love the movie. I give it an A+. I love the cast. Especailly Gary. He's a cutie. I like the football team. I love football. " (6/2/01)

jkeeney8286@aol.com gives this movie  stars: "great movie" (4/6/01)

rfksecond2@cs.com gives this movie  stars: "Awkward collection of comedy and drama. Football scenes done at too close of a camera view to know what the heck is happening. For some reason, it ticked off the whites because they knew some blacks would take over their starting starting roles but it didn't bother the blacks at all even though they were in the same situation. Still an OK movie." (10/28/00)