Reggie's Prayer

A player-turned-coach story with the main character being played by a retired football player gives this film an authentic edge that makes the story line come to life. It's a must-watch for any football fan.

I would start with a statement on this films quality (low-budget-look.) But, in this day and age of, 'lack of moral substance', in films...I wont go any further on that! This is a wonderful film for youth! It is very encourging and engaging. My daughter who is 12 watched it very intently. (She's far from being a football fan!) This is one of those films that doesn't go in the, 'Christian film', line up. But it's message about young boys finding, 'what's right' vs what's wrong is definetly there! Being aquainted with a pro-ball player and seeing how much of an influence they have on our kids, shows that this film is encourgeing in that realm also! Reggie White and all involved should be commended on this!

Quite a refreshing movie to me. Back to the days of "a moral to the story". If you are teaching a child up to young teen years...maybe about 14 as the cut off point, about doing the right thing, morals or character, something we hardly see in movies today geared to the youth, then this is a must see. It's good for just fun with the kids maybe for a sleep over with popcorn after bible study or something. Then you can let them know that Reggie White was a real football player. I enjoyed seeing M.C. Hammer, and the Big Show in the movie. Rouf, another football player and Reggie's wife also played in the movie with Pat remembered as Mr. Myogi in "Karate Kid". This movie is good to see if you are just tired of seeing blood and guts.

With catchy lines like, ''What, you've never been constipated?'' and visuals of Reggie carrying a lamb for no reason, Field of Dreams has nothing on this movie. This should be a staple at any local video store, not just at Christian bookstores. Warning: The movie does have a shocking opening, which left us wondering if the DVD contained some kind of preview. It wasn't. Instead, it was decisively the best start to a movie in any genre. This film could have been about 30 minutes shorter, but, hey, the English Patient could have been two hours shorter and it still won a ton of awards. This film's lack of recognition really is surprising. My only regret is that it took me 10 years for find this title.

This film is both enjoyable and inspirational!! I'm not going to say or give out any spoilers but the leading actor Reggie White who played Reggie Ryans a retired NFLer turned HS football coach/history teacher who have never won a Super Bowl championship in the storyline. In real life, about a year after this movie was shown, Reggie White won his first and only Super Bowl championship ring with the Greenbay Packers!