Above The Rim 1994 Watch Free in HD

Kyle Watson is a talented basketball player who is about to graduate from high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to play for and follow his widely beloved basketball coach or Birdie, a local thug in the neighborhood. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Sport

Actors:

Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, David Bailey, Tonya Pinkins, Marlon Wayans, Bernie Mac, Byron Minns, Wood Harris, Shawn Michael Howard, Henry Simmons, ...»

Director:

Jeff Pollack

Country:

United States

Release:

1994

IMDb:

6.6

Quality:

Duration:

96 min

New York Times

Above the Rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously directed by Jeff Pollack, who appreciates the lively and unpretentious aspects of the story.

May 20, 2003

Laramie Movie Scope

Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips.

March 23, 2003

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Empire Magazine

It ain't got game.

March 25, 2008

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Time Out

A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz.

June 24, 2006

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Apollo Guide

When you play with something this formulaic, you're bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone.

August 19, 2004

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.

January 01, 2000

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Moviehole

A highly memorable movie

March 23, 2005

Rolling Stone

It's Shakur who steals the show. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor.

May 12, 2001

Washington Post

A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.

January 01, 2000

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rec.arts.movies.reviews

The actors are very good.

September 19, 2002

TV Guide

A superficial and predictable sports drama with an inner-city background, Above the Rim nevertheless offers engaging characters, fast-paced direction, and strong performances.

March 25, 2008

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Variety

A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.

March 25, 2008

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