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23 Blast

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Mark Hapka in 23 Blast (2014)
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When a high-school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to accept his new reality or attempt a return to the game he still loves.When a high-school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to accept his new reality or attempt a return to the game he still loves.When a high-school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to accept his new reality or attempt a return to the game he still loves.

  • Director
    • Dylan Baker
  • Writers
    • Bram Hoover
    • Toni Hoover
  • Stars
    • Mark Hapka
    • Bram Hoover
    • Stephen Lang
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
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    • Director
      • Dylan Baker
    • Writers
      • Bram Hoover
      • Toni Hoover
    • Stars
      • Mark Hapka
      • Bram Hoover
      • Stephen Lang
    • 8User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Mark Hapka
    Mark Hapka
    • Travis Freeman
    Bram Hoover
    Bram Hoover
    • Jerry Baker
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Coach Farris
    Max Adler
    Max Adler
    • Cameron Marshall
    Alexa PenaVega
    Alexa PenaVega
    • Ashley
    • (as Alexa Vega)
    Kim Zimmer
    Kim Zimmer
    • Mary Freeman
    • (as Kimberly Jo Zimmer)
    Timothy Busfield
    Timothy Busfield
    • Jasper A. Duncan
    Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson
    • Coach Powers
    • (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
    Becky Ann Baker
    Becky Ann Baker
    • Patty Wheatley
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Larry Freeman
    Kevin Cooney
    Kevin Cooney
    • Coach Burley
    Scott Sowers
    • Mr. Marshall
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    • Dr. Connelly
    Crystal Hunt
    Crystal Hunt
    • Molly
    Breanna Dean
    • Young Ashley
    Colby Cornett
    • Young Travis
    Caleb VanNorstran
    • Young Jerry
    Angel Laketa Moore
    Angel Laketa Moore
    • Karen
    • Director
      • Dylan Baker
    • Writers
      • Bram Hoover
      • Toni Hoover
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    10baileympowell

    Amazing.

    This movie is incredibly inspiring. I've always struggled to push myself out of my comfort zone. It was showed to everyone at our school and everyone loved it. Travis freemen (the real one) gave us a speech and told us how we can overcome every obstacle we come across. This movie opend my eyes and showed me I can do anything I put my mind to! This man is truly an inspiration to everyone he comes across. The movie is also really well written. The jokes, casting, writing, and the music goes together very well! I loved this movie and could watch it over and over again! It's also family friendly and teaches good lessons! 10/10.
    10bradpoel

    23 BLAST is an entertaining and inspiring film for the whole family!

    23 BLAST is an entertaining and inspiring film for the whole family! I typically find inspired-by- a-true-story films to be more engaging…and 23 BLAST definitely delivers on this front. Travis Freeman's story of overcoming extreme adversity would seem impossible if it weren't true. I loved the inspiring themes of perseverance, friendship, family and faith. They apply well beyond the gridiron that serves as the backdrop for 23 BLAST. The production value is high and the acting is believable and engaging in this film. Mark Hapka delivers an amazingly believable performance as Travis Freeman. Stephen Lang is compelling and inspiring as Coach Freeman. Mark Hapka and Bram Hoover (playing Travis's friend Jerry) have great chemistry together as best friends and deliver well on both the humor and emotional elements. Alexa Vega plays friend Ashley very well, adding a nice emotional and romantic touch that balances out the film. After seeing the film, I've enjoyed learning more about the real Travis Freeman, which adds even more to my experience of the film.
    6jasminekorus-52617

    Very touching

    This movie is based upon a gentleman who became paralyzed via eyesight and overcame the odds in his battles in fighting and getting back to doing what he loved which was playing football.
    10lponce15

    Inspirational!

    I loved this movie. And to find out that the writer of the screenplay did it, in part, to help her son (he played Jerry), who wanted to become an actor, was amazing. And, I believe she went to the same school at the same time this all happened. Anyway, interesting to hear about the back end. Sorry that Jerry died in real life. But, I hope that Bram gets a lot more roles. He was very good!
    7Seth_Rogue_One

    It might not be a complete blast but it's still well worth watching

    These kind of sports movies are a hit or miss with me (no pun intended) the scripts all tend to be more or less the same, so it all comes down to if the director and cast is able to take it beyond the clichés and make you care for the characters.

    And 23 BLAST does a pretty good job at that, it does come with a bit of a twist though in as the main football-hero is struck with blindness so I guess that helps to spark a greater interest because it's not exactly a common topic.

    The cast are all fine, it has a bit of a TV-movie feel to it but overall yeah a good movie that doesn't get too depressing, in fact it made me laugh a couple times so yeah, it's no REMEMBER THE TITANS or BLIND SIDE but it's well worth seeing.

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut for actor Dylan Baker.
    • Goofs
      Incorrectly considered a goof: Travis Freeman's jersey number is 36 in the first half of the film, and 63 in the last, but this is due to him making a positional change that requires his number to change to reflect this, as offensive and defensive linemen must wear numbers between 50 and 79)
    • Quotes

      Coach Farris: [addressing the only boy of color coming out for pee-wee football] You Freddie?

      [Freddie nods]

      Coach Farris: Freddie, I'm guessin' you never played football.

      [Freddie nods then shakes head]

      Coach Farris: I wancha to take a look ach yer buddies down on the bench Now, do you see any difference between you and them?

      [Freddie looks down the line of boys, all caucasian and all, while sitting, half to a full head taller than himself. Freddie looks back at Coach Ferris and shakes head]

      Coach Farris: Nothin'?

      [Freddie shakes head again]

      Coach Farris: Not a thing?

      [Freddie shakes head again]

      Coach Farris: [turning to the player next to Freddie] What's your name, son?

      Young Ashley: Ashley.

      Coach Farris: [aware now that Ashley's a girl] Ashley?

      Coach Farris: [to Coach Burley] Ashley.

      Coach Farris: [back to Ashley] Ashley, can... you tell Freddie what's wrong?

      Young Ashley: [to Freddie] Your shoulder pads. They go UNDER your shirt.

      Coach Farris: [to assistant coach] Gonna be a long season.

    • Soundtracks
      Shake It Off
      Written by Zach Zegan, Clayton Hunt, Josh Zegan, Nick Aranda, Jon Howard, Steve Wilson

      Performed by Dizmas

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La jugada
    • Filming locations
      • Corbin, Kentucky, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchdown Productions LLC
      • Toy Gun Films
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $549,185
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $337,091
      • Oct 26, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $549,185
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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