McFarland, USA

[Brian in Mesa]

McFarland, USA

Release Date: February 20, 2015
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Niki Caro
MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic material, some violence and language)
Screenwriters: Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois, Grant Thompson
Genre: Drama, Sports
Website: Facebook

Starring: Maria Bello, Kevin Costner, Martha Higareda, Chris Ellis, Carlos Pratts, Morgan Saylor, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz, Ramiro Rodriguez, Danny Mora, Valente Rodriguez, Vanessa Martinez

Plot Summary: Inspired by the 1987 true story, "McFarland, USA" follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys' exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent - the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.

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[Bert]

Took my daughters to see this, really good. My daughters are half Mexican and so a lot of this was very close to home for me which I'm sure played into why we liked it so much, but it was a very good movie. One of Costners better performances in a while and all the kids were great.

Not the same old White teacher goes into a rough school to save everyone. This guy was basically exiled to there because he had gotten fired from every other school, and these boys were nothing to him but a way out, at first.

 

[Stout]

It was alright. I found Costner particularly bland, so the movie didn't pop for me.

 

[Dback Jon]

Saw this last night - good movie, touching and uplifting.

 

[Bada0Bing]

I recently watched it. Solid film. Worth watching once.

Took my daughters to see this, really good. My daughters are half Mexican and so a lot of this was very close to home for me which I'm sure played into why we liked it so much, but it was a very good movie. One of Costners better performances in a while and all the kids were great.

Not the same old White teacher goes into a rough school to save everyone. This guy was basically exiled to there because he had gotten fired from every other school, and these boys were nothing to him but a way out, at first.

This was something they completely changed for the film. White had been teaching at the school since 1964 and coaching cross country since 1980.