Birthday | Sincere December 28, 2009 | 
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Hurricane Season – The Movie
So last night I was having a bit of insomnia so I decided to watch some movies. It was a toss up between The Invention of Lying and Hurricane Season. I decided on Hurricane Season.
Sorry about the pic but I couldn’t find the actual movie poster.
This is a heartfelt movie based on a true story. The movie takes place in New Orleans around Hurricane Katrina’s time. the plot revolves around Coach Al Collins, played by Forest Whitaker, from John Ehret High school and his quest to not only bring his basketball team back together to somehow salvage the season but to give hope back to a city. This is a definite must see and shows that you can succeed no matter what the conditions if you have the will to win and courage not to give up.
There is a great cast of characters from Forest Whitaker as Coach Collins, Taraji P Henson as his wife, Isaiah Washington as Coach Simmons, Bonnie Hunt as the principal, Jackie Long, Bow Wow as ball players and even Lil Wayne appears. While I’m not a fan of Forest Whitaker, I like some of his movies but not the roles he played. I’m not sure if it’s that eye that throws me off or that he tries too hard or what but he just doesn’t convince me when he transforms into a character. You know?
I’m not sure if this was in theaters or not but I somehow missed it. I suggest everyone go see this now that it is on DVD. the acting overall isn’t the greatest performance, nothing Oscar worthy, but it’s a great heartfelt story of perseverance against all outs. Check it out.
Peace
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