Review: Coach Carter
Based on a true story, it follows a season of high school basketball with Samuel L. Jackson as the coach. It plays out as a mild version of Dangerous Minds combined with sports. Samuel actually played another similar role before (187), so it’s pretty much a piece of cake. Young actors playing the students are pretty decent, but they’re not pushed that hard, as the story doesn’t go too deep into the characters. MTV’s co-production status is also very present at all times, with loud music pumping out of the speakers whenever possible. All in all, an easy to digest light drama.7+.