Hoosiers

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Summary: The best of its kind....
Review: During a time when we are undergoing a time of marked societal upheaval in which it seems that a few bad people will make the many good people pay with an all out attack on all that is traditionally American, it is refreshing to watch a movie about the heartland at its best. In this most inspiring of movies, Gene Hackman plays a down and out basketball coach who arrives in an austere little community that is held together in large part by a common love of basketball.

During the film's progression, we watch as the full range of human emotion unfolds. It is a story about true "family values" (as opposed to the cheap kind some politicians, especially on the right, demagogue continously). The values of courage, determination, perserverance, love, compassion, and loyalty are presented beautifully throughout this film with not a trace of preachiness. If you are looking for Cameron Diaz's oh so very cute hair, or a machine gun bloodbath, skip this one and tune in to any TV channel.

If you are looking for true inspirational Americana at its finest, this is the film for you.

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Summary: This is more than a sports movie
Review: Hoosiers is more than a sports movie. This is a summary of every small town that stands behind the community by backing its only entertainment, the school sports. Gene Hackman as the head coach goes up against all odds in turning an average team into a giant slaying State Champion. He teaches the team members that if you believe in yourself, you can win.

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Summary: My favorite movie of all time!!
Review: This is the greatest Basketball and overall movie to ever a touch a piece of film in the last 20 years. Hackman's performance is flawless, while Hopper is very beilveable in his role. The story of the Hickory Huskers and how they re-write Indiana Basketball during 1955 is very inspiring. Based on a true story this movie truly insipres all of us that with the proper coaching and determination anything is possible. I saw the "locker-room" scene played on the jumbo screen of the Mets-Braves baseball game, and it gave me chills...again! Studio, please bring this American Classic for all to enjoy!!

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Summary: Hoosiers ranks in the top 5 of all sports related stories.
Review: While the performances of Hackman, Hershey and Hopper are noteworthy, the theme of relationships among the players and their coach brings the viewer into the story. Underdog movies usually get viewers into the "spirit", but Hoosiers also shows us how a coach's values about his passion can bring everyone together. This story creates a feeling that if everyone works for the same goal, that goal can be reached, no matter the odds. If you have ever been to a high school basketball game where the superior opposing team ended up with a loss, then you will thoroughly enjoy Hoosiers.

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Summary: A Great Movie and I dont even like the game of Basketball
Review: The AFI has there own top ten list of the greatest movies ever made and I have mine and of course I think mine is better. And Hoosiers is firmly ensconced in that top ten. A small town Indiana High School basketball team hires on a volatile and controversial ex-college coach (Hackman) who immediatly starts to do things his way much to the chagrin of the locals. As it turns out his way is better and in the end he takes the Hickory Huskers all the way to top. Everytime I watch this movie I have tears welling up in my eyes. It imbodies so much the things that make us humans the creatures we are. It shows a small community comming together to support something they dearly love. It shows determination and a never say never attitude. It proves that if one wants to achieve for personal excellence you can do it. I am writing this just after watching the movie on my local TV station. Wanting to buy it I noticed it was not available and I wish it was. I hope that the studio does bring it back. Truely a superb movie.

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Summary: Let's hope the studio reads these reviews!
Review: Hoosiers is a classic sports movie, so good, that the viewer can't help but want it required viewing in all the locker rooms of today's spoiled sports stars. Hackman is great, Barbara Hershey poignant, and Dennis Hopper tragic in this "based on a true story" movie(though not mentioned in the credits). Having been raised in Indiana, even I was impressed with the beauty of the location filming, with music scored to match. My copy is starting to show wear and tear: STUDIO, bring it back!

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Summary: Nothing Tops Hoosiers!
Review: Hoosiers is the best, touch your heart movie. Males and females will both love it! You can't beat a good movie about Indiana Basketball.

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Summary: Greatest movie ever!
Review: Hoosiers takes you on an emotional ride through the Indiana High School Basketball tournament, following a small high school team, known as the Hickory Huskers. Great inspiration, couldn't have been done better. I get goosebumps everytime I watch this excellent film!

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Summary: Good movie.. but can you remeber it?
Review: It's a absolutely good movie. Good acting(Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper), well-written screenplay(Angelo Pizzo), good director(David Anspaugh).... But are we able to remember this movie? I'm very worried about such a movie which is disappering

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Summary: Simply the greatest movie ever made
Review: THis movie is put together fantastically and it gives an accurate depiction of what life really is like in Indiana.....Basketball, basketball, and more basketball