Okay, so the plotline has been done several different ways in several other movies. Yes, Hollywood was more creative, funny, etc. This isn't Hollywood. For not being Hollywood, okay, wasn't perfect. But Not Hollywood gave us the storyline with a God centered focus. Not Hollywood also managed to leave us with a film with integrity in it's production. The starring couple were not married to eachother and though they were generally affectionate, not a kiss ensued in the entire movie...between anyone! There was not a single hint of foul language, not even a minced oath. No violence of any kid beating up another kid, or one dad beating up another dad. Very realistic in our reactions to daily life struggles (ie., the wife telling God, trying to convince herself, "I will still believe in You, still have faith in You"...I've said those words myself, under the same circumstances).

This is the one movie I can let my children watch with an entirely clear conscience and know they will gain something from it at the same time.

I really enjoyed how the two assistant coaches played off of eachother, the redemption between father and son, and the concept of authority regardless of how difficult it might be.

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"Forgiveness is primarily for our own sake, so that we no longer carry the burden of resentment. But to forgive does not mean we will allow injustice again." --Jack Kornfield