Review of Gridiron Gang (2006) by Leigh C — 19 Aug 2008

Can we ever have enough inspirational teenage sports stories based on true stories? disclosure: I have a soft spot for the rock.

This review of Gridiron Gang (2006) was written by Leigh C on 19 Aug 2008.

Gridiron Gang has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sebastiano T (12) on 09 Aug 2013

88% Watched this on 10/08/2013 Fuck the critics and fuck them hard…

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By Harry B (146) on 04 Sep 2014

The best, most uplifting film I have ever seen. The Rock has solved all my problems. GO MUSTANGS…

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