The Best of Times (1986) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Best of Times
Year
1986
Running time
100 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Comedy | Sports. American Football
Synopsis
A small-town loser determines to have one more shot at the big time by winning a football game.
Critics' reviews
- "It’s a story idea that seems dubious at first, but manages to flesh out wondrously--mostly because scenarist Ron Shelton has such a wickedly tight grip on the absurdities and dynamics of small American cities."
- "It's not always on target, but there's a spontaneity to the direction of Roger Spottiswoode of 'Underfire,' a loose, imaginative and screwy style"
- "Screenwriter Ron Shelton has constructed a stand-up-and-cheer machine, and while the machine works, it doesn't make you feel any better about being run through it."
- "Although Russell and Williams have good rapport, Williams' unique improvisational talents are restricted by the script (save for the hilarious training sequence), and the film suffers for it."
- "Though it does have its moments, the result is never as funny as it should be. Williams and Russell, although fine individually, don't spark off each other as a comic duo should"
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