My
All American (2015/Universal Blu-ray w/DVD)
Picture:
B+/C+ Sound: B+/B- Extras: A Film: B+
Based
on the true story of Freddie Steinmark, Freddie (Finn Wittrock)
always dreamed of getting a scholarship and playing American College
football. While considered too small and underweight (by football
standards), he is noticed by legendary coach Darrell Royal (Aaron
Eckhart) and given a chance to prove size doesn't matter. When he
discovers his leg has bone cancer and needs to be amputated, he will
then have to face the toughest challenge of his life. While he loses
his dream, he never loses his spirit in Angelo Pizzo's My All
American (2015).
Freddie
is an all American boy, with your All-American Dream. Ever since
high school he works twice as hard and dreams to get a full
scholarship for college. Through years of hard work, he gets
accepted into University of Texas and together with Coach Royal they
lead the Texas Longhorns to National Championships. That life
threatening cancer has him pulled from the team, but with the support
of his family, friends and team he proves you don't have to be big to
show you be an All American, but to have the biggest heart.
This
was another great football movie, teaching about the spirit of a
champion and the true heart of a warrior. It is about never giving
up, even when you lose everything. It reminds people that bigger
isn't always better and being a American isn't always about how much
you can score or how much better you are than the other person, that
a REAL all American carries the heart of others and leads by example,
others wish they could be like them. Sarah Bolger and Robin Tunney
also star.
The
1080p 2.35 X 1 digital High Definition image is a really decent
digital shoot as shown on the Blu-ray, but the anamorphically
enhanced DVD is much softer than you'd think. The lossless DTS-HD MA
(Master Audio) 5.1 mix is slightly better than the image by a sliver,
but not enough to be overall better, but the Blu-ray has a fine
presentation all the way. The lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 mix on the DVD
is so-so and just passable. Extras include The Spirit of Freddie
Steinmark and A Look Inside
of My All American.
-
Ricky Chiang
