Angels in the Endzone (1997)
The football team Jesse is on is terrible, and after the death of his father Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help the team get better and nobody can see them but Jesse's little brother.
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I love this movie so much
It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.
It's rare that a sequel is as good or better than the original, but "Angels in the Endzone" is certainly that. It's the story of a boy who loses interest in football after his father dies, but regains his love of the game with help from on high. A fine cast featuring Christopher Lloyd and future "Hero" Jack Coleman headline this film that, while less lighthearted than "Angels in the Outfield", is more emotionally satisfying.The director coaxes very believable and heartwarming performances from the younger stars, and the football sequences are much more believable than most bigger budget films.
Angels in the Endzone is a very good family movie, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Dooley, and Matthew Lawrence .... give reasonably good performances. Angels is probably not the best made football movie ever made, but it has some funny sequences and serious moments. Disney actually did a good job with this one, watch it with the kids.
I actually saw this before its predecessor ("Angels in the Outfield"), so maybe that makes me biased, but I enjoyed it more. Like "Outfield", it's a really sensitive story about trying to overcome a loss in life. Matthew Lawrence and David Gallagher are great as the two brothers, as is Paul Dooley as the football coach. Another great Disney Channel movie that leaves you feeling good inside.