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Review of by Marco F — 28 Sep 2010

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HOOP DREAMS is one of the greatest experiences I've ever had watching a movie. Rarely have I been so fascinated and drawn in by a movie. This movie takes an incredible amount of unexpected twists and turns; and more unexpected things happen in this movie and as time went on, I became more and more compelled by the extraordinary and unfortunate things that happen in these 2 boys' lives.

I am still in amazement and shock of how things that I could not believe happening in a fictional film actually happen in this movie. It really is... well I can't find the words to describe it.

HOOP DREAMS is the best documentary ever made since NANOOK OF THE NORTH. And that's as high as praise gets. This is a heartbreaking, sad and above all, fascinating look at life in America- and few, if any films of its time are as enthralling, exciting and absorbing as this movie.

This review of Hoop Dreams (1994) was written by on 28 Sep 2010.

Hoop Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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