True story of Kent Stock, who in the early '90s gives up a job and ditches his wedding plans to take over as head coach of the Norway High School baseball team. Kent must win over his players and convince them and himself that he can fill their former coach's shoes and that they can go out winners. In the summer of 1991 Norway High's baseball tradition ended on a triumphant but sombre note.
For once, here's a sports movie that doesn't feature players who are expected to lose.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
12 Oct 2007
rotten:
Why is it enjoyable to watch sporting events depicted when we know how the games will end -- how they have to end? Where does the tension come from? Why do we care when we know already?
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Oct 2007
rotten:
Perhaps if Disney had gotten their hands on it, The Final Season would have gotten the spitball polish it needs.
– Ted Fry,
Seattle Times,
12 Oct 2007
rotten:
Stereotypes are meant to exalt small-town values, but The Final Season is proof that it's hard to paint masterpiece in broad strokes.
– Scott Tobias,
AV Club,
12 Oct 2007
fresh:
An exciting family picture, worthy of viewing, if only for the warm-fuzzy feeling.