
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (2005, DVD

I bought the Friday Night Lights (2005, DVD because it was based on a true-life story about a high school football team. I loved the way Tim McGraw played a father who was so out of character with the type of father he is in real life. I had never heard of Boobie Miles before; but Derrick Luke made him real to me. His caretaker-relative took a lot of pride in Boobie's performances on the football field and seemed to feel his pain when Boobie suffered injuries. In spite of his injuries on the football field, he was able to pick up the pieces of his life and move forward. Billy Bob Thornton was absolutely terrific as the tough yet patient and loving head football coach. He not only demanded the best of individual players but also taught them to care for one another even if they did not win every game. I also like Billy Bob as a husband to his adorable wife who supported him in his chosen field.
Finally, I rented this DVD prior to buying it. Even though I do not consider myself a football fan, I have watched this movie many times and have not grown tired of it.
Frankie
Review ID: 10000000003728959

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