The Hill

Dramma sportivo con fortissima spinta religiosa, tratto da una storia vera che poi è essenzialmente la caratteristica che rende questo film interessante. La sceneggiatura infatti è piuttosto pesante e troppo classica; il racconto favorisce il dramma familiare ed esalta povertà, litigi e problematiche della famiglia, di fatto quasi totalmente tralasciando lo sport e la scalata del giovane protagonista, che viene riassunta in qualche scena strappalacrime senza nemmeno rendere comprensibile ai più, cosa stia succedendo a livello tecnico. Dennis Quaid nelle interpretazioni potenti è sempre ottimo attore e si distanzia notevolmente dal resto del cast. Nel complesso però il film sembra girato nei primi anni 2000 per lo stile di regia e di sceneggiatura, rendendo poco fresco il prodotto.

Amazing film. On the nose at times but forgivable due to its beating heart. I love finding movies like this that the audience loves and critics hate.

What the flying ****?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Hill is an inspirational story of courage and determination in the face of unbelievable adversity. The acting is first rate with Dennis Quaid excelling. This is the rare cinematic experience where the audience leaves slightly better people then when they entered the theatre.

I really enjoy watching movies based on real life, and The Hill fits in that category. Mr. Quaid did a true to life portrayal of a rural Southern preacher and the young actors made for very credible boys raised in a strict Christian setting. The pastor Dad learns his lesson in the end, that God’s grace comes in different places and through the different talents He bestows upon His children. His stubbornness is melted by God as he realizes he has denied his son the very gift God had given the young man, even if only for a short season.

Interesting disparity between the critics and audience for a movie with acute christian undertones. A good, watchable film with an excellent moral message and real emotion. I liked it.

Nothing else to say other than that was a great movie

I always enjoy a true, feel good story. Dennis Quaid usually does these well but this one fell flat for me. Long, slow and kinda boring.

Great true story! Dennis Quaid always nails it. Highly recommend!

Excellent story, based on a real person, and it really pulls you in. It was difficult to watch, at times, just because life and people can be very difficult and this portrays a heavy side of that. It's truly a film that will make you think about your own life and family relationships.