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"Disney knows how to make blandly effective sports dramas. But some stories are less inspiring than they seem."

"Reginald Hudlin delivers laughs and a few tears..."

"The family pic's light tone never lets its themes of addiction, abandonment and poverty hit home..."

"It scores points for giving its lead characters complicated situations, emotional depth and political dimension."

"A good movie, with a good heart, even though you don't trust the screenplay."

"An old-fashioned crowd-pleaser, even if it's playing on a venue without crowds."

"Those who want something more may have to wait a little longer."