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Rudy (film)
1993
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Oct 24, 2003 · The movie is based on a Sports Illustrated story, written by Gary Smith, about the way a series of Anderson teams and coaches have adopted James "Radio" Kennedy, a mentally disabled local man, as a team mascot and cheerleader.
Oct 24, 2003 · 35% Tomatometer 122 Reviews 79% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings In a racially divided town, coach Jones (Ed Harris) spots a mentally disabled African-American student named Radio (Cuba Gooding...
- (4.5K)
- Michael Tollin
- PG
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
Oct 24, 2003 · Featured review. 10/10. Excellent thought-provoking film done with super editorial work and world-class acting by Ed Harris & Cuba Gooding Jr. The fact that the movie is based on a true story contributes to a better and, of course, more realistic experience and keeps the viewer focused on the basic theme of the movie.
- (43K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Michael Tollin
- 2003-10-24
Sensational and awesome musical score by the great James Horner (Windtalkers , A beautiful mind) . Excellent cinematography by Don Burgess (Spiderman , Terminator 3) , he's Robert Zemeckis's usual cameraman . This film based on real deeds was well directed by Michael Tollin . Rating : Better than average .
By Nell Minow, Common Sense Media Reviewer. age 11+. Lesson of kindness permeates inspiring true story. Movie PG 2003 109 minutes. Rate movie. Parents Say: age 10+ 8 reviews. Any Iffy Content? Read more. Talk with Your Kids About… Read more. A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this movie. Positive Messages.
- Alfre Woodard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris
- Michael Tollin
- Columbia Tristar
On review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 36% approval rating with the consensus reading: "The story is heavy on syrupy uplift and turns Radio into a saint/cuddly pet". The film holds a score of 38 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film successfully grossed $52.3 million with a budget of approximately $30 million.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News. It's a film that has good intentions, [but] it's just unable to deliver, mainly because Gooding is never...
