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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.
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 .
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
Oct 24, 2003 · Summary A dramatic and moving story inspired by events in the life of "Radio," a man who made an enduring impact on the lives of those around him. The film focuses on the mentoring relationship between a high school football coach (Harris) and Radio (Gooding) and how their unique friendship ultimately transforms the conservative attitudes of a ...
- (32)
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
- PG
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.
Recent reviews. Ed Harris is really the only good thing about this movie. High school football coach, Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina.
