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Rédemption

Original title: Gridiron Gang
  • 2006
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
83K
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Dwayne Johnson in Rédemption (2006)
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Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.

  • Director
    • Phil Joanou
  • Writers
    • Jeff Maguire
    • Jac Flanders
  • Stars
    • Dwayne Johnson
    • Xzibit
    • L. Scott Caldwell
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    83K
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    • Director
      • Phil Joanou
    • Writers
      • Jeff Maguire
      • Jac Flanders
    • Stars
      • Dwayne Johnson
      • Xzibit
      • L. Scott Caldwell
    • 149User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson
    • Sean Porter
    • (as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson)
    Xzibit
    Xzibit
    • Malcolm Moore
    L. Scott Caldwell
    L. Scott Caldwell
    • Bobbi Porter
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • Paul Higa
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Ted Dexter
    Jade Scott Yorker
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    • Willie Weathers
    • (as Jade Yorker)
    David V. Thomas
    David V. Thomas
    • Kelvin Owens
    • (as David Thomas)
    Setu Taase
    • Junior Palaita
    Mo McRae
    Mo McRae
    • Leon Hayes
    • (as Mo)
    James Earl
    James Earl
    • Donald Madlock
    • (as James Earl III)
    Trever O'Brien
    Trever O'Brien
    • Kenny Bates
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    Brandon Mychal Smith
    • Bug Wendal
    Jurnee Smollett
    Jurnee Smollett
    • Danyelle Rollins
    Michael J. Pagan
    • Roger Weathers
    Jamal Mixon
    Jamal Mixon
    • Jamal Evans
    Danny Socorro Martinez
    Danny Socorro Martinez
    • Miguel Perez
    • (as Danny Martinez)
    Artie Baxter
    • John Stevens
    Joe Seo
    Joe Seo
    • Choi
    • (as Joseph Seo)
    • Director
      • Phil Joanou
    • Writers
      • Jeff Maguire
      • Jac Flanders
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    9Launchd-II

    Enjoyable for hope inspired

    For an L.A. native, disgusted with what has happened to a very influential and potentially great city, knowing that there are attempts to show alternate ways of life to the gang-riddled youth is in itself hopeful. The film may seem formula-like, however it presents a true story in the trappings of such formula without the often seriously candy-coated drippings of maudlin ways. There are good performances here, and including but not limited to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who comes close to but never totally dominates what is an ensemble of future stars. This is not only a youths-gone-bad movie and sports as panacea film but a look at how, on occasion, the right intentions can override the wrong pursuits.
    7TheMovieMark

    Ignore the cold-hearted critics

    Prepare to hear whining and complaining from movie critics who fall outside the boundaries of this movie's target demographic by a good 15 - 20 years: "This is so predictable!" "What a bunch of clichés!" "We've seen it all before!"

    You know what? I'm not going to argue with those points. I don't deny that this is a by-the-numbers sports drama. "You can do it" speeches fill the air, inspirational music soars high, and anybody well-versed in this genre can easily call the shots. Come on, did you really doubt that there'd be a jerk opposing player that we'd be forced to hate? Are you naive enough to wonder if he'll get his comeuppance by the movie's end?

    Gridiron Gang is a movie that understands who its audience is, and it plays them like a fiddle. But you know what else? I don't care. The audience absolutely loved it. Biggest crowd reaction of any movie I've seen so far this year. They cheered when the gang got a touchdown, they grimaced at every painful tackle, and they chanted for Johnny Betts to take his shirt off. Hey, I thought it was a little out of place as well. But who am I to deny my fans?

    Now I'm not saying this is a movie of the year contender, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm not ashamed of that, and I'm not going to apologize for it. I'll even go so far as to admit that there were a couple of scenes during which I got a little choked up - the only time it's happened this year.

    Yeah, I said it. You got a problem with it? My biker boots (size 11) and I would be more than happy to discuss the issue. If you can turn an indifferent eye to the scene near the end involving Rock's mother then you, my friend, are a cold, cold man. Or woman.

    What can I say? I'm a sucker for inspirational sports movies, especially when they star an actor I like - and I really like The Rock. His charisma and natural screen presence are undeniable, and he even displays some impressive acting chops here. The man gives us real tears - from BOTH eyes. Take that, Ashley Judd!

    Not every film has to be a deep, insightful masterpiece of epic proportions with layers and layers of social commentary and "vertiginous fluidity." Some movies are simply made to entertain. What's wrong with giving the audience something to cheer? You know, there are still a few moviegoers out there who want to go home happy and inspired.

    If you fit into that category then you won't have any problem ignoring the familiarity of Gridiron Gang. The wonderful mixture of humor and drama will suck you in and have you rooting for these kids to overcome the odds.

    If you've got a "Mr. Potter heart" then do us and George Bailey a favor and stay home. The theater will be more pleasant without your curmudgeonly ways.
    8tburke85

    Gridiron Gang Better Than Expected

    Gridiron Gang was better than expected because of the exceptional performances by the cast including Dwayne Johnson and Xzibit. Director Phil Joanou is admirable in making this movie based on a true story because I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one and I ended up enjoying it. Dwayne Johnson turns in a solid performance as Sean Porter a juvenile detention center counselor who changes the lives of many troubled teenagers for the better by getting them to join a football team. Xzibit doesn't have much to do but he still is effective as Malcolm Moore whose Sean's friend and a fellow counselor. The rest of the cast are good in their roles as well. The pacing was a little slow at times but the rest of the movie made up for it's few flaws. I was impressed with Gridiron Gang and if people give it a chance I'm sure they'll enjoy it too. Overall despite some flaws Gridiron Gang is a well made coming of age drama with complex characters, some realistic sports action, and equally impressive performances by the cast especially Johnson who make this movie based on a true story worth the time to watch because it deserves to be told.
    8the-movie-guy

    Realistic look at our juvenile justice system

    (Synopsis) The movie is based on a true story of a juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson), who is frustrated by the 75% recidivism rate of the teenage felons that he is responsible for at Camp Kilpatrick. Sean Porter, a former college football star, comes up with an idea to form a football team. Porter believes that football will teach the teenage inmates what it takes to be responsible, teammates, and be winners for the first time, not losers. Porter and probation officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit) become the coaches, and they only have 4 weeks to get a team together before their first game. The juveniles must give up their gang rivalries on the gridiron to unite as a team.

    (My Comment) You may think that this is just another football movie, but you would be wrong. This is one intense movie that gives you a realistic look into the lives and attitudes of teenage gang members, and their mindset that life means nothing to them when it comes to being disrespected by other gang members. Coach Porter was able to change their ways and give the young men a second chance, and they were better for it. You may be surprised that the Rock actually did a fine job of acting as Coach Porter. You must stay to the very end during the credits, because they show scenes from the documentary of the actual people. (Columbia Pictures, Run time 2:00, Rated PG-13)(8/10)
    8bkoganbing

    When A Strong Man Shows Them The Way

    Other than some bad language, I can't see why The Gridiron Gang rated a PG. It's a really nice inspirational story about a man with idea to slow down the rate of recidivism among juvenile offenders.

    Based on the true story of Sean Porter, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson plays Porter a former college football star who thinks that if he can get some of the kids to organize as a football team in his ward of the Los Angeles Juvenile Detention Center it might keep them from going back to the gangs and returning to jail or winding up dead.

    The Rock, trading in on the name and image that professional wrestling gave him, maybe for the first time is playing a normal human being albeit a former sports star. No superhero heroics for once in this film, just a man with an idea who inspires a bunch of kids to not think of themselves as losers.

    Dwayne Johnson dominates the film just as he dominated the ring in his wrestling matches. He's got his own troubles as well, a mother who is dying well he's dealing with the problems of his juvenile charges. But he does persevere and he turns losers to winners.

    It's a nice film about what can be accomplished when you believe in yourself.

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    • Trivia
      Sadly, after 20 years at Camp Kilpatrick, the stellar football program featured in the film was sidelined in 2014 pending the outcome of a study on the long term benefits thereof; despite helping to send multiple former Mustang players to college.
    • Goofs
      The events were supposed to have taken place in 1993. You can see the teams wearing Under Armour gear but UA wasn't made public until 1995-1996 and it was sold to the Georgia Institute of Technology (or Georgia Tech).
    • Quotes

      Malcolm Moore: Man, that kid's always smiling!

      [laughing at Bugs]

      Sean Porter: Yeah... but I wonder if he was laughing when he stabbed that old lady for her purse?

    • Crazy credits
      Scenes are shown from the 1992 documentary "Gridiron Gang" which inspired this film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Black Dahlia/The Gridiron Gang/Everyone's Hero/Haven (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Celebration
      Written by Robert 'Kool' Bell (as Robert Bell), Ronald Bell, George 'Funky' Brown (as George Brown), Eumir Deodato, Robert 'Spike' Mickens (as Robert Mickens), Claydes Smith, James 'JT' Taylor (as James Taylor), Dennis D.T. Thomas (as Dennis Thomas) and Earl Toon (as Earl Toon, Jr.)

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La vida en juego
    • Filming locations
      • Agoura High School - 28545 W. Driver Avenue, Agoura Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Original Film
      • Visual Arts Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,432,823
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,414,630
      • Sep 17, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,480,851
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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