Review of North Dallas Forty (1979) by Jeremy S — 13 Mar 2010
I actually ended up watching this movie after hearing John "Spider" Salley call it the film that most accurately depicted what it meant to be a professional athlete. While I don't have a reliable point of reference to confirm this opinion, 'North Dallas Forty' presents a stark and unapologetic picture of the life of a pro-football player in the NFL.
Nick Notle plays Paul Elliot who is a wide receiver, known for having "the best hands" in football, in the twilight of his career. Hooked on painkillers, weed and alcohol, Elliot goes about his daily life managing pain with a melange of substances.
Ultimately, the reality of the game being a business first and a game second catches up with him and challenges the concept of what it truly means to be a team player. The performances in this film are exceptional and humor crops up unexpectedly from scene to scene.
'North Dallas Forty' will have you rooting for the fictional North Dallas Bulls before the movie's end.
This review of North Dallas Forty (1979) was written by Jeremy S on 13 Mar 2010.
North Dallas Forty has generally received positive reviews.
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