Small Market, Big Heart

January. 09,2012      NR
Rating:
8.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A documentary that details Sacramento, California's struggle to keep the Sacramento Kings.

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Reviews

Diagonaldi
2012/01/09

Very well executed

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Lollivan
2012/01/10

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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Brendon Jones
2012/01/11

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Juana
2012/01/12

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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Jeffrey Collins
2012/01/13

Okay, first off, I am a huge Laker fan and was a little apprehensive in watching a feature film about the Sacramento Kings. After watching the film in its entirety, I am glad that I am an even bigger sports fan and can truly appreciate this story. Watching this film document from the beginning (with the move from Kansas City) to present day with all the interviews from all pertinent involved parties was fantastic. Being from Southern California and not fully realizing the situation, it is very informative and heart warming. Fans of every team should be able to relate to the die hard fan's desire to keep their team in their city, no matter the costs. The small town feel makes it that much more likable. As a die hard Laker lover, I appreciate the rivalry we had with the Kings in the earlier part of this century and hope that they can stay in Sacramento and become viable again. I, for one, would not welcome the "Royals" to Anaheim and actually still root for the Clippers to return to San Diego...hahahaha...but in all seriousness, this film is excellent from start to finish and I would recommend it to not just fans of any NBA team but fans of any major sports team...ESPN needs to grab this or even better, NBATV should be showing this on their channel.

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