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Above the Rim
Some games you play. Some games play you.
Some games you play. Some games play you.
Crime - 1994

Details

Rated:
R
Runtime:
96 min
Release date:
23 Mar 1994
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 nomination

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.
– Desson Thomson,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
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.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2001
fresh:
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.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
rotten:
A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.
– Brian Lowry,
Variety,
25 Mar 2008
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