Review of Coach Carter (2005) by Jessica K — 02 Mar 2009

Even a non-basketball fanatic would enjoy this film.

This review of Coach Carter (2005) was written by Jessica K on 02 Mar 2009.

Coach Carter has generally received positive reviews.

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 09 Jun 2016

A great film like gridiron gang. About troubled students who find a way with a new coach to grow and become champions…

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By Jayeonte B (18) on 27 Jan 2018

Awesome movie. Being that I am an educator, this was EXCELLENT. Learned some classroom management techniques from this guy. lol…

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Coach Carter understands a lot of early-2000s cultural intricacies which other films of the genre struggle to capture, but the relatively simple…

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85% Saw this on 7/2/16 Samuel L Jackson's effective performance and caring character makes this sports movie a lot more enjoyable thanks to…

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