American Underdog
critic Reviews
, 75% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- American Underdog sticks to the standard inspirational sports drama playbook -- and proves once again that it can be very effective in the right hands.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMatt Zoller SeitzRogerEbert.com
American Underdog doesn't ever really connect the modest virtuousness of Kurt and Brenda to Kurt's ascension as a quarterback.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJoe LeydonVariety
"American Underdog" is a thoroughly predictable yet hugely entertaining sports biopic that is bound to please almost anyone who's not a sourball cynic or a snarky critic.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMichael OrdoñaLos Angeles Times
The film is sanitized to the point of sterility.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreTeo BugbeeNew York Times
Warner's story is inspirational but intricate, and this wan film struggles to balance simple storytelling with the complexities of the sport.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDaniel NemanSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Each scene has its obvious purpose; you can almost see the scaffolding of the script behind the words. And yet.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAdam GrahamDetroit News
The just-good-enough tale of a nice guy who worked hard and believed in himself and eventually got his chance to shine.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMatt BrunsonFilm Frenzy
This is the Erwin Brothers' most polished effort yet.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAllison RoseFlickDirect
Casting this film is one of the keys to its success. Levy not only has a similar physical appearance to Warner, but he comes across onscreen as a genuinely nice guy.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreTessa SmithMama's Geeky
Levi and Paquin are great, and have decent chemistry, but his age and her wig are far too distracting throughout the entire film. Throw in the fact that this feels like two completely different movies, and American Underdog is a struggle to get through.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSean P. MeansThe Movie Cricket
Levi (Shazam!) captures Warners on-the-field strengths and his old-fashioned charm, and hes well-matched with Paquins Brenda, a single mom who has learned to guard her heart after having it broken before.
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