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Remember the Titans
What happens when a local high school football
team in Alexandria unites with an all black school
for the purpose of winning and to hold high their
records of championship? Well, there is a lot
of understanding and friendship needed, more than
just determination and organisation.
The T C Williams High Titans hires a new coach
Herman Boone (Denzel Washington), which is not
appreciated by the team and the steadfast followers
of former coach Bill Yoast (Will Patton). There
is a clash of egos and fists between the teammates
which also comprises black players. Boone is not
ready to give up. He gets what he wants. The team
goes for a two week camp, where they are geared
for the sport.
This film is based on a true story which took
place in the year ’71 in the state of Virginia.
Interesting portrayal of real life heroes and
their emotions is what makes the movie real and
something more than a mere football event.
Youngsters can very much identify with the teamspirit
and the passion that is shown among the players.
The heat generated is sure to catch up with players
and connossieures of the game, who know how much
the game matters not only to the players but also
to their families and the spectators.
Sheryl, Yoast’s eight-year old daughter,
played by Hayden Panettiere is one character that
stands out. She might not be playing for the team,
but her spirit does match and at certain places
surpasses the spirit and zest of the players and
even the coaches. The clash of life-styles between
the ‘football-crazy’ Sheryl and the
‘very-girly’ elder daughter of Boone,
provides good humour.
Among the players the real characters of Lewis
Lastik (Ethna Suplee) and Ronnie Bass ‘Sunshine’
(Kip Pardue) are very much the life of the team
and the captain Gerry bartier (Ryan Hurst), whose
exemplary friendship with Big Ju (Wood Harris)
crosses all racial barriers. Their moments of
joy and victory and the ones of pain and sorrow
are really appealing.
Over all, the movie is a great watch and entertaining
throughout.
Lopamudra Bhattacharya
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