This movie is predictable, about soccer, the lead seems a bit too mean-spirited, unbelievable at times, and overall not too inspiring. The back story to this movie seems more interesting --- I guess it was a labor of love, written, produced and acted by the Shue family ----taking place in their home town at their high school (Columbia H.S. in NJ) , the film is dedicated to the brother in the family, William Shue, who died accidentally by falling out of a tree at age 26. Evidently, Elizabeth always wanted to play soccer with the boys, and this shows just how difficult that dream can be for a female. I just wish I cared more about the people IN the film, instead of behind the scenes. If I had a daughter, I'd have her see it, but I just think it scratches the surface, and I wanted it to go deeper ------in fact, I almost turned it off after 10 minutes, but then I rethought and kept ploughing through. It never moved me, nor pulled me in, and it wanted to. I really didn't care for any of the people enough, I guess. But I would think some people would like this for the journey it takes a young girl through to reach her dream of playing soccer on the boys' team ------- or, better yet, having a female team some day, like we have now! And for that, it should be applauded.
Gracie(2007) After a tragedy, 15-year-old Gracie (Carly Schroeder) channels her grief by fighting to get girls into varsity soccer in this inspiring drama. Despite her passion and resolve, she's blocked on all sides as she argues for the right of women to play competitive soccer. The film -- set in 1978 -- is based on the real-life story of actress Elisabeth Shue (playing Gracie's mom), who championed the cause of women's sports as a teen.
- I gave it 3 stars.
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