Shooting Stars

It's a decent movie! It's not the same as the documentary for sure as it's based off the book. It's nice seeing parts of the team you don't really see in the "more than a game" version, like the boys hitting house parties or meeting girls.

Basketball scenes in movies can be "make or break" in movies sometimes but this definitely holds up. An amazing true story that kept to the main story as faithfully as possible, a few changes could've been left out but it was a good movie. It's more of a kids/young teen movie but if you're a hoop head or interested in Lebron's humble beginnings; it's a good time.

Good soundtrack and some nice sneaky cameos too!

If you ever played the game of basketball you can relate to this movie plain an simple. It's a big treat to watch with your kids who play the sport that you want to give a little bit of motivation to do better, work harder, and to be great. To see how he became the man he is today makes so much since now. He surrendered him self with people that made him a better basketball player but more importantly a better human being. There is a lot of drama in this one ladies an gentleman, it has just had a over all feeling of real life, real up and downs. He is the the all time nba scoring leader, I mean why not make a movie about him.... Kareem your next!

The film beautifully captured the story of brotherhood and showcased fantastic basketball shots. The well-rounded cast of Lebron James and his teammates Dru Joyce, Willie McGee, Romeo Travis, and Sian Cotton effectively portrayed the journey of the Fab 4 turning into 5. Although there were opportunities to delve deeper into the drama and emotions, the film only scratched the surface.

What stood out was the film's focus on spreading the love to Lebron's teammates rather than solely centering on him. The park hoops scene gave me goosebumps, and it was great to see Marquis Mookie Cook, an actual hooper, bring realism to Lebron's size and basketball movements. Caleb McLaughlin's portrayal of Dru Joyce the 3rd was exceptional; the film made the most out of his acting talent.

While the film stayed true to the times by incorporating music, it missed a golden opportunity by not including 50 Cent's iconic song, 'In Da Club,' which perfectly complements Lebron. Nonetheless, as a fan of basketball films, Shooting Stars satisfied my craving once again. If you enjoy basketball, have a solid storyline, and want to delve deeper into Lebron's journey, this film is for you.

I love the new movie, Shooting Stars. You don't need to be a basketball lover to enjoy this one! This movie is so motivational, relatable and hilarious. It is a must-see, and definitely a "slam-dunk."

The film highlights the inspirational story of the ultra-famous NBA player, LeBron James and his high school friends. It takes place in 1994 through 2003, during his childhood and high school years, and focuses on the "Fab Four" - young LeBron James (Marquis Cook) and his best friends Lil Dru Joyce (Caleb McLaughlin), Willie McGee (Avery Wills) and Sian Cotton (Khalil Everage).

I've never been an avid basketball follower or fan, but that didn't make Shooting Stars any less of an enjoyable movie for me. Even though I never played basketball seriously, I can relate to this movie as a high school athlete. It was so interesting to learn things I never knew about LeBron James and his life. And what's great is that if you want to learn even more about LeBron, you can read the book by LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars, which the film is based on. Since the film was produced by LeBron himself, it provides an accurate representation of his early years. In a voiceover in the first-look teaser trailer James says, "People think they know my story, but this is our story." The sets, locations and props all reflect the time period and give us a bit of nostalgia. Additionally, the actors look so much like the people they play. Speaking of which, Marquis Cook, Caleb McLaughlin, Avery Wills, Khalil Everage, and Sterling Henderson work so well together and have a lot of chemistry. Additionally, they all are fabulous basketball players. Shooting Stars marks the acting debut of Marquis "Mookie" Cook as young LeBron James. Although he is a rookie actor, Cook has a substantial basketball background. He is not only a top-ranked high school athlete but has also participated in the 2023 All-American games. Throughout the movie, be on the lookout for some cameos!

The message of this movie is to follow your passions and work hard for them. Additional themes are that your family isn't just blood and that teamwork is important when you're trying to achieve your goals. Be aware that there is some profanity and language that people may find offensive.

I give Shooting Stars 5 of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. Athletes and LeBron fans will particularly enjoy this movie. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!

Shooting Stars was an extremely attempt at capturing Lebron's story except it was evident he was involved with creating this because everything was just so completely over worked and exaggerated and just felt forced. It felt like it tried so hard to be the best sports story and movie ever rather than just being natural and telling the story. But that's par for the course with Lebron. It fit his personality and ego perfectly. It was clear his teammates didn't even like him. This movie just made me like him less. It had decent production but that's about all it had going for it. Don't waste your time.