Above The Rim
Through a series of dramatic events, this movie follows Kyle Watson who is a youthful has some terrible destiny in the life. He is a basketball player, in a similar time he is going to move on from the secondary school. When he gets an opportunity to play a vital b-ball title, he can't choose in the event that he needs to go or just sits tight for a grant to Georgetown University. Else, he winds up on a terrible route with a drugs merchant from his neighborhood.
5 October 1957, Chicago, Illinois, USA
17 October 1969, Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 26, 1967 in New York City, New York, USA
16 June 1971, East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
1 July 1970, Stamford, Connecticut, USA
March 25, 2008
It ain't got game.
March 23, 2005
A highly memorable movie
May 20, 2003
Above the Rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously directed by Jeff Pollack, who appreciates the lively and unpretentious aspects of the story.
March 23, 2003
Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips.
January 01, 2000
A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.
June 24, 2006
A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz.
January 01, 2000
The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.
May 12, 2001
It's Shakur who steals the show. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor.
March 25, 2008
A superficial and predictable sports drama with an inner-city background, Above the Rim nevertheless offers engaging characters, fast-paced direction, and strong performances.
September 19, 2002
The actors are very good.
March 25, 2008
A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.
August 19, 2004
When you play with something this formulaic, you're bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone.
