Coach Carter

my idea of going to catch a movie is seldom to watch something truly out of the world, i'm well over satisfied watching random chick flicks and romantic comedies, as long as its one of those feel good movies, i can gladly come out smiling from the movie. i am not fan for horror films with creepy characters or action packed thrillers (though i love the italian job or ocean's 11, and that genre of movies!) .. when misty suggested we go and check out coach carter, honestly i was thinking of all the excuses i could make to give this is a slip .. oversleeping? call in sick? be late , so we wont get tickets? =p aah, no. none of that worked, and ended up catching a sneak yday. i should say the movie was very inspirational. was not like million dollar baby. here's IMDB's take on the movie ..

In 1999, Ken Carter, a successful sporting goods store owner, accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in poor inner Los Angeles, Richmond, where he was a champion athlete. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets about to change both. He immediately imposes a strict regime typified in written contracts that include stipulations for respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades as requisites to being allowed to participate. The initial resistance from the boys is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor in the games. However, when the overconfident team's behavior begins to stray and Carter learns that too many players are doing poorly in class, he takes immediate action. To the outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement. In the ensuing debate, Carter fights to keep his methods, determined to show the boys that they need to rely on more than sports for their futures and eventually finds he has affected them more profoundly than he ever expected.

for the low spirits i have been in for the last week or so, this was a good movie to catch. very thought provoking ... inspirational =) it's time I learn to face my fears, isnt it?