6 reviews
The lead actor of Disney Channel fame hit it out of the park. He gave full commitment to this character. I totally believed him as an East Coast ballplayer facing adversity.
One thing that was annoying, yet obviously true to life, was how all these white kids were talking in colloquial black cadence. But I'm sure the real Cory told the actors that that's the way they spoke. It makes sense.
Every character was a super nice person, which seemed a bit manufactured. But perhaps this kid had luck with people, if not with health. The most interesting part was the difference in the two girlfriends. Both were nice human beings, but they had different approaches to life that were highlighted effectively.
Congratulations to the writers also, who phrased the emotions beautifully without overdoing it.
Throughout I found myself wondering if the guy was too self-absorbed, before and during his trauma. Most "jock" types do sort of see themselves as the star in the movie of their life, so I assume that was true. Yet we do see him, with the aid of awkward narration (my one criticism), take an interest in other's lives and forgive another. In fact that was part of the theme that things happen for a reason.
If there was a reason, it was probably not solely so that he could be an inspiration to others. It was rather so that he could personally transform from a cocky, self-absorbed stud into a loving, supportive person with wider vision.
The climactic scene was recreated with taste and reserve. It's hard to avoid clichés in those scenes, but they didn't lay it on too thick. It was based on a real situation anyways.
I think it was a T.V. movie, so they couldn't use profanity. But chances are in real life there was plenty of profanity in the locker room and during arguments. It was a bit too "Hallmark-oriented" for a true story of sports grit.
Also, I needed more background on the supporting characters. How did he know his best friend? Where was Cory actually from. We see him at home and then at college, but he mentioned once that they were several hours apart. How did he meet the first girlfriend? Did this all really happen during warm months? Because we don't see the freezing cold snowy weather that would normally characterize that part of the country.
Also, what is he doing now? I know this was made only a couple years later, but is he coaching, working, doing more school? Is he still with the girl?
One thing that was annoying, yet obviously true to life, was how all these white kids were talking in colloquial black cadence. But I'm sure the real Cory told the actors that that's the way they spoke. It makes sense.
Every character was a super nice person, which seemed a bit manufactured. But perhaps this kid had luck with people, if not with health. The most interesting part was the difference in the two girlfriends. Both were nice human beings, but they had different approaches to life that were highlighted effectively.
Congratulations to the writers also, who phrased the emotions beautifully without overdoing it.
Throughout I found myself wondering if the guy was too self-absorbed, before and during his trauma. Most "jock" types do sort of see themselves as the star in the movie of their life, so I assume that was true. Yet we do see him, with the aid of awkward narration (my one criticism), take an interest in other's lives and forgive another. In fact that was part of the theme that things happen for a reason.
If there was a reason, it was probably not solely so that he could be an inspiration to others. It was rather so that he could personally transform from a cocky, self-absorbed stud into a loving, supportive person with wider vision.
The climactic scene was recreated with taste and reserve. It's hard to avoid clichés in those scenes, but they didn't lay it on too thick. It was based on a real situation anyways.
I think it was a T.V. movie, so they couldn't use profanity. But chances are in real life there was plenty of profanity in the locker room and during arguments. It was a bit too "Hallmark-oriented" for a true story of sports grit.
Also, I needed more background on the supporting characters. How did he know his best friend? Where was Cory actually from. We see him at home and then at college, but he mentioned once that they were several hours apart. How did he meet the first girlfriend? Did this all really happen during warm months? Because we don't see the freezing cold snowy weather that would normally characterize that part of the country.
Also, what is he doing now? I know this was made only a couple years later, but is he coaching, working, doing more school? Is he still with the girl?
Young David Henrie best known for being the eldest Russo sibling on the Disney
Channel show The Witches Of Waverly Place plays the title role of Cory Weissman
in 1000 To 1: The Cory Weissman Story. In this film Henrie plays a juvenile
stroke victim and basketball star who makes a long road to recovery and truth
be told isn't quite all there when the film concludes.
Anyone who has ever been sick with a lengthy illness will identify with Henrie and his situation. It does happen that strokes occur even among young people and that's what happens to him at the tender age of 19. It also takes time to recover and when one is committed to physical activity like team sports the impatience is a natural occurence. Worse for him are the occasional seizures he suffers which are discouraging.
Henrie does a fine job in a role quite different from The Wizard Of Waverly Place. Also to be noted in the cast are Beau Bridges as his coach and Michael Lerner as a mental health counselor who treats Henrie for said impatience.
1000 To 1 is a nice inspirational and pleasant sports story good for the whole family.
Anyone who has ever been sick with a lengthy illness will identify with Henrie and his situation. It does happen that strokes occur even among young people and that's what happens to him at the tender age of 19. It also takes time to recover and when one is committed to physical activity like team sports the impatience is a natural occurence. Worse for him are the occasional seizures he suffers which are discouraging.
Henrie does a fine job in a role quite different from The Wizard Of Waverly Place. Also to be noted in the cast are Beau Bridges as his coach and Michael Lerner as a mental health counselor who treats Henrie for said impatience.
1000 To 1 is a nice inspirational and pleasant sports story good for the whole family.
- bkoganbing
- Sep 15, 2018
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This film is based on true story .Cory Weissman, a very active baketball player suffered a devastating stroke: he wants to recover this former life, to play again basketball : he has then great moments of desperation and impatience, besides his relationship with his girlfriend Ally is complicated.So his rehabilitation is for Cory a great challenge.
A pleasant and inspirational story.
- zutterjp48
- Dec 26, 2020
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- GeoPierpont
- Jun 18, 2015
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Half-ass Hallmark movie of the week. Sugarcoat and sweeten an otherwise admirable true life story. Through in a script with mediocre dialog previously done the exact same way about one million times before and add some run of the mill acting and voilà, you've got yourself this lame movie, good for nothing else than killing some time.
It's as square and predictable as a TV movie can be. Where with just a little more thought, compassion and intelligence added, it could have made it highly enjoyable and interesting. But I guess they choose to follow the rule book and strictly stuck to the Hallmark TV movie concept. Pity...
It's as square and predictable as a TV movie can be. Where with just a little more thought, compassion and intelligence added, it could have made it highly enjoyable and interesting. But I guess they choose to follow the rule book and strictly stuck to the Hallmark TV movie concept. Pity...
As movies go this is well portrayed, well acted gritty movie about a very tough subject. Good acting by David Henrie.