Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ben Affleck | ... | Jack | |
Al Madrigal | ... | Dan | |
Janina Gavankar | ... | Angela | |
Michaela Watkins | ... | Beth | |
Brandon Wilson | ... | Brandon Durrett | |
Will Ropp | ... | Kenny Dawes | |
Fernando Luis Vega | ... | Sam Garcia | |
Charles Lott Jr. | ... | Chubbs Hendricks | |
Melvin Gregg | ... | Marcus Parrish | |
Ben Irving | ... | Bobby Freeze | |
Jeremy Radin | ... | Father Mark Whelan | |
John Aylward | ... | Father Edward Devine | |
Da'Vinchi | ... | Devon Childress | |
Matthew Glave | ... | Coach Lombardo | |
Nico David | ... | Ryan |
Back in high school, Jack Cunningham had everything going for him. A basketball phenom, he could have punched his ticket to college or even the pros, but, instead, he chose to walk away from the game, forfeiting his future. Jack's glory days are long gone...but, as it turns out, not forgotten. Years later, he gets the chance to take back his life when he is asked to coach the struggling basketball team at his alma mater. Jack reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself, and as the boys start to come together as a team and win, he may get his last shot at redemption. Written by Warner Bros
Whenever a new basketball movie comes out, I am always curious to see how the game is portrayed and what elements are used to differentiate the film from its predecessors. Upon watching, I discovered that The Way Back is not a purely basketball film but a story of a man stumbling through life and using the sport as a branch to prevent him from hitting the ground.
Ben Affleck puts a on compelling performance of a man battling his demons and despite basketball managing to bring some happiness into his life, he can never trully heal his scars. Considering how difficult it is to get creative with sports movies, through its narrative, this film manages to put its own touch which will make basketball fans enjoy the grit, realism and attitude towards the game. Music deserves a separate mention as it adds impact to the dramatic nature of the film.
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