More than a Game

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More than a Game
Dru Joyce III
Romeo Travis
Sian Cotton
Willie McGee
Dru Joyce II
Edited byScott Balcerek
Music byHarvey Mason Jr.
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$960,387[1]

More than a Game is a 2008 American documentary film that follows basketball superstar LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Akron, Ohio, and James's journey to fame. The film trailer was released featuring the single "Stronger" by Mary J. Blige, which she released in support of the film. The soundtrack titled Music Inspired by More than a Game was released September 28, 2009.[2] The film had limited theatrical release on October 2, 2009.

Synopsis

More than a Game is a documentary that focuses in on five young basketball players—

Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee—and their coach, Dru Joyce II, performing on an AAU
team with the growing stardom of the future NBA superstar, LeBron James. Taking them through their pre-teens to high school, this film follows their incredible journey as the unknown Ohio team rises to the top of youth athletics.

Cast
More than a Game director Kristopher Belman, 2009

Soundtrack

Main article: More than a Game (soundtrack)
Interscope is the main record label involved although Polow da Don's label Zone 4 inc/productions Mason's Harvey Mason Media the main production associates and publishers involved.[5] Producers for the project include Boi-1da, Danielle Rayna, Polow da Don and Jerome Harmon amongst others.[5]

The soundtrack features songs from

Forever
" by Drake (featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem) was released as a single on September 15, 2009.

Reception

Box office

More than a Game opened with $182,943 in its first weekend and grossed a total of $960,387, $950,675 in the United States and Canada, and $9,712 worldwide.[7]

Critical response

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 71%, based on 52 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Though the film may not delve as deep as some would prefer, More than a Game is an inspiring documentary featuring likable youngsters, a positive message, and some exciting in-game footage."[8] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on 18 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[9]

See also

References

  1. Amazon.com
    . Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  2. ^ "More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
  3. ^ "Mason's Talents Not Limited to basketball - ARIZONA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Arizonawildcats.com. 2009-08-03. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  4. ^ "Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack:a Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  5. ^ a b ""More Than A Game Soundtrack" to feature Eminem, T.I., Tyrese and more..." HipHopRuckus.Com. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  6. ^ "Video: Mary J. Blige – 'Stronger'". Rap-Up.com. 2009-08-21. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  7. Amazon.com
    . Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  8. ^ "More Than a Game (2009)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  9. CBS Interactive
    . Retrieved June 29, 2018.

External links

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