FILM: Gridiron Gang

Another great inspirational football story based on a true story, just like Invincible, except this story features a group of young delinquents in a juvenile detention center who learn to live and love each other through the game of football. The Mustangs (the teams name) join a high school football league and find themselves facing all obstacles on and off the field. Everything overcome on the field is a win also off the field.

The film did a great job getting its audience emotionally involved in the characters. I won't lie, my eyes watered a few times. The Rock shows true compassion for a group of kids that grew up in the wrong neighborhoods, misguided by gang violence and abusive families. Xzibit (see: Pimp My Ride) is also in the film and plays a support role for the Rock and for the kids.

The movie is a stand up and cheer film. You want the kids to become better and get a sense that even the most dirtiest of criminals could have had a less violent life if only they had been surrounded by more supportive individuals who genuinely cared about them. Of course, not all violence can be avoided. There are people out there who you can not help, and the film addresses this point.

I recommend this movie to everyone, except those who are "too cool" for inspirational movies. You know who I'm talking about; the kids who make fart noises when an emotional song comes on or laughs at someones on-screen misfortunes. Get with the program.

The Rock makes as good an actor as he did a WWF Wrestler, and that is impressive. I haven't seen a movie starring Rock that I haven't enjoyed yet, including Walking Tall, The Rundown, and The Scorpion King. For a complete list of The Rock's films, CLICK HERE!