McFarland, USA

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  • 2015


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80 % Certified Fresh
$ 45 Million
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Positive Reviews 73
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.8
It would be nice to see a movie that maintains Caros occasional lyricism while ginning up the confidence to jettison, rather than emphasize, whatever .. Av Club
2.0
Accompanied by swelling music, these moments that should be uplifting instead feel heavy handed. We Got This Covered
3.0
McFarland, USA may be chock full of inspirational sports film cliches, but through sheer force of will (and a fine turn from Costner), it makes it to .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
By the time McFarland, USA ends with an nod to the Mexican families who inspired it, the emotional wallop of learning their legacy makes it uncomforta .. Time Out
1.5
Hoping to make a fresh start and scared that hes run out of opportunities, White feels uncomfortable amidst McFarlands Spanish speaking, Latino heavy .. Screen Daily
3.5
Heres a movie that should be disposable at best, and racially condescending at worst, and yet it sticks with you. It comes by its emotions honestly an .. Vulture
3.2
Not often is cross country racing a sought after cinematic topic: its much more exciting to watch the action of a football or basketball game than it .. Paste Magazine
4.4
It is also, of course, a really entertaining and enjoyable movie. Rogerebert
3.0
Not even a hill!.You can almost feel the air get thinner: McFarland, USA Any film is more than its script, though, unless its letting its script down, .. Telegraph
3.5
But what may surprise you is how the film manages to transcend these cliches to create something that, while not particularly revolutionary, is origin .. The Young Folks
3.0
The fact that its based on a true story makes the formula easy to swallow and a mid credits coda featuring the actual men at the heart of the story wa .. Cinema Blend
2.0
The young cast often rises above the cliches, though, especially Carlos Pratts as a boy with a tough home life. Ny Daily News
3.0
McFarland, USA is by the numbers underdogs sports fare, but good direction and performances make it a respectable addition to the genre. Screen Rant
2.5
2 out of 4 stars Written by Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois, Grant Thompson Directed by Niki Caro Starring Kevin Costner, Maria Bello Classifica .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Its kind of remarkable to see how far that dogged ordinariness has taken him, and how adaptable it is to different genres. Philly
2.5
You know the answers, especially if you Google it; this is a true story. Philly
5.0
In the opening scene of this emotional rich and resonant sports film, Jim White (Kevin Costner), the coach of a high school football team, loses his t .. Spirituality And Practice
3.2
It might cross the finish line a bit winded, but overall proves more sure footed than most of its inspirational sports movie cousins. One Guys Opinion
3.1
The coach figures out a way to provide hills for the flatland kids to practice running on, covered mountains of empty almond shells.The prejudice most .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
Isnt always consistent, and shows strain in the editing department, but when it finds a cozy spot of empowerment and community generosity, it charms i .. Blu Ray
3.5
The result is first rate entertainment that will delight moviegoers, and not just sports enthusiasts, of all ages. Tv Guide
4.0
At this point the inspirational coach drama has become as ritualistic as the Catholic mass, but its also developed an admirable social agenda of break .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Then, of course, the question is whether or not the sport is interesting enough on a cinematic level to even justify finding a way to convey its intri .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Such movies have come to rely heavily on formula and cliche, possibly more than any other genre. Usa Today
4.0
McFarland, USA is a modern anomaly a Kevin Costner sports movie thats genuinely rousing.Thanks to some assured, and indeed subversive, direction from .. The Times
3.5
In a time when organized school, college and professional sports are tainted by corruption, this is a throwback to sports movies of old. It inspires u .. Lariat
3.0
All of that said, and notwithstanding some late in the game conflict and high drama that feel a bit shoehorned just to raise the stakes, the film stil .. Screen It
4.0
This Disney made sports movie, based on a true story, is one of those wholesome, inspirational yarns in which the underdogs overcome every hurdle plac .. Independent
4.0
A feel good movie that earns all those good feelings, McFarland, USA might be running on a predetermined track, but the heart it shows along the journ .. The Wrap
3.2
The fact that its based on a true story doesnt alter the fact that, like most such Hollywood movies, it seems fabricated. Cs Monitor
3.5
Stirring even when it is manipulative, the movie hits all the expected points without finding much new to say. Film Journal
3.0
The real underdog story is how this by the numbers film about cross cultural friendship, tenacity and strong work managed to go the distance without m .. The Guardian
3.0
Yet Caro and Costner work hard and well with the youngsters: long before Coachs big, white privilege checking rallying speech, the film has generated .. The Guardian
3.5
Caros direction, Costners performance and the winning cast, along with the shining of a sliver of light on the plight of field workers, however thin t .. Az Central
4.5
Yes, its corny.But running is about the journey, not the destination, and Disney sports movies dont know how to quit until everyone has crossed the fi .. Npr
3.0
McFarland makes much of the everyday dignity of ordinary people who want to achieve something. Flim List
3.0
Based on a true story, it ends with the real life subjects running by a hill. Empire
3.5
Back in 1987, when hot tempered Jim White (Kevin Costner) threw a cleat, accidentally injuring a disrespectful football player in the locker room, he .. Susang Ranger
4.0
This is a poignant, uplifting tale, even though theres a certain predictability in movies about sports underdogs. Common Sense Media
3.8
The surprise is that it does so methodically, expertly, never pushing you into feeling something unearned, and never making the soundtrack do the work .. Sf Gate
2.5
If theres a general air of emotional authenticity woven throughout all this garden variety, faith in family hokum, its in the racing scenes. Slant Magazine
2.5
The movie also evokes emotions and suspense the way any good story about athletics should. Washington Post
2.5
The sport is not basketball, football or baseball the usual athletic pursuits in this genre but cross country running. The New York Times
3.5
Theres always going to be an appeal towards new opportunities that success offers and Disney wouldnt have made this movie if it didnt contain success. The Film Stage
3.8
Well see.But as an inspirational true story, fictionalized to the usual degree, it works. Chicago Tribune
1.9
Despite Whites total lack of cross country experience, an inspirational sports dream is born. Boston Globe
2.5
Somewhere, a studio exec said, Put Kevin Costner in it and youve got a sporty Stand and Deliver. Flickfilosopher
3.8
Its a movie where audiences will cheer even while wiping away tears. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
McFarland, USA is well intentioned and largely inoffensive, but as any coach knows, good intentions arent enough to go the distance. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
It has heart and is inspirational and, although those may be corny admissions, this is Disney and the film works as solid family entertainment. ReelViews
3.5
Disney has created something of its own genre of inspirational sports movies. Hollywood Reporter
2.5
It becomes extraordinarily tedious, which is exacerbated by the predictable ending of such a familiar tale.That said, it is an uplifting tale and what .. Tony Medley
1.0
For that to happen, the coach (whose charges call him simply White and pack as much contempt as possible into the name) has to first convince the kids .. Los Angeles Times
3.5
Yes, its a bit corny and convenient at times, but theres an admiration here for hard work, ambition and battling adversity that overrides cynicism.McF .. Detroit News
2.5
Where the picture excels is as a straightforward sports drama, and Caro delivers the satisfactions of the genre with unfussy verve. Variety
2.5
On the way to the State Championship, the sports drama functions predictably, Costners typically magnetic, and its tempting to hail the picture for th .. Groucho Reviews
3.5
The acting is strong across the board and the film looks terrific. Forbes
2.8
See, its boring to have to recount the same underdog story every time with these Disney true story things. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
The movie can risk being patronizing, at times.And boy, is it manipulative. Nj
4.5
Inspired by a real life story, McFarland, USA grounds itself in dusty realism and also boasts appealing performances from its youthful cast. Movie Habit
4.0
You kids do it every day.Your parents hope they can do it every day, and theyll do it for a lifetime if it means a better life for you. Vox
3.1
G Theres a reason theres no category for depressing Disney sports movie. The Star
3.5
Like the best sports movies, McFarland, USA makes sure the action on the field is only one part of the cinematic spectrum. And in this case, its a spe .. Deseret News
2.5
Given the films Disney stamp, you can see the feel good coming a mile away, though the plots never fleshed out enough to really distinguish it within .. New York Post
3.8
A gym teacher (Kevin Costner) turns raw talent into a winning cross country team (from left, Johnny Ortiz, Ramiro Rodriguez, Carlos Pratts, Sergio Ave .. Kansas City
3.8
Its inspiring, authentic proof that a legacy and a family have to start somewhere. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
Instead, it plays like you expect: disgruntled coach arrives; disgruntled coach recruits kids; kids have initial issues; kids and coach kick cross cou .. Film Racket
3.1
Even all the cliches in that last sentence are forgivable in the context of real people in the real world.Makes it easy to embrace the good vibes. Christianity Today
3.5
A well made and unabashed feel good film that has the advantage of being true. How often do you find that Hollywood And Fine
2.0
The script is dreadful and everything else suffers from its impoverishment. Wsj
3.0
And while the film isnt wiped clean of paternalism and condescension, nor does it shed that feeling of outsiders looking into another culture, it has .. The Dissolve
3.5
McFarland, USA Synopsis Inspired by the 1987 true story, McFarland, USA follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in Cali .. Movie Web
3.3
Unfortunately, it is also hamstrung by the great curse of the inspirational sports film prioritizing its message above its story. ComingSoon
4.5
And yes, this is another inspirational sports minded film based on a true story that can appeal to an entire family. Dead Line
2.0
Rather than a mere sports weepie, this is a passionate cry for building communities rather than looking out for number one. Metro New York
3.8
And its this unsportsmanlike conduct that makes this one of the more memorable recent sports movies. Bitly
1.9
Costners cinematic transition into a grump is fully realized in Disneys late winter family picture McFarland, USA. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
The formula is practically as old as the medium itself, but director Niki Caro and her team have crafted a touching human story that supersedes the vi .. From The Balcony
2.5
There isnt actually a world rocking, inspiring speech here, Costner instead simply talking his way through what should be a big moment, words that fee .. National Post
4.5
The film is based on a true story which ups the intrigue here, but its also because of the terrific cast. Review Express
3.0
The inspirational sports movie is a reliable genre, and Caro handles it more competently than usual. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
On the performance front, this is Costners second strong performance this year. Media Mikes
3.0
New Zealand director Niki Caro (Whale Rider) does a good job making what would be, to her, an alien landscape, look like an alien landscape with a com .. Toronto Sun
3.5
The result is pretty good.Its got so much humanity and competitive sports that theres no need to manufacture all of this racial tension. Grant Land
4.0
The film succeeds as both a sports drama and as a film that strives to say something more both about the American dream and about racism. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.8
Filmmaker Niki Caro (Whale Rider) smartly downplays the forced inspirational element that has spurred a sense of fatigue when it comes to sports movie .. Am Ny
3.0
Its a simplistic genre formula odds have to be stacked, the stakes must be huge, and taunters, disbelievers, and last minute fans must be in plenitude .. Toledo Blade
3.5
It hits all the predictable moments one might expect, but the solid acting jobs and incredible true story make McFarland, USA a credible sports movie .. Schmoes Know
3.8
You know exactly how it is going to go and precisely how it is going to end. Ut Sandiego
3.8
Even the best runners occasionally stumble.Its the finish that truly matters. Fres Nobee
3.5
This based on a true story movie is their story, too, and the young actors cast as the runners, all newcomers and relative unknowns, give their onscre .. Neils Entertainment Picks
5.0
McFarland, USA is pro social in every way and is genuinely moving. Ncr Online
3.8
An Egyptian actress is facing trial next month charged with public obscenity after she attended the closing ceremony of a film festival in Cairo weari .. News Observer



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