The Longshots (2008) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	August 22, 2008
On DVD:	December 2, 2008
Genre:	Family, Sports
Director:	Fred Durst
Writer:	Nick Santora, Doug Atchison
Cast:	Ice Cube, Tasha Smith, Keke Palmer, Jill Marie Jones, Earthquake
Studio:	Dimension Films
Official site:	thelongshots-movie.com
Running Time:	94 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements, mild language and brief rude humor

Based on a true story, a poor Illinois town comes together behind the local Pop Warner football team and their unlikely quarterback, Jasmine Plummer, the first female in Pop Warner football history. Under the tutelage of her uncle Curtis, a former high school football star, Jasmine leads her team, the Harvey Colts, to the Pop Warner Super Bowl and inspires the town of Wallace to reclaim some of its former glory....

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Movie Review

I was less than enthused to watch The Longshots, the PG-rated football movie starring Ice Cube. Based on a true story about one of the first female quarterbacks, The Longshots truly had a long shot chance as it was directed by Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst. Go figure. Nevertheless, I dutifully watched the movie, and while not great, The Longshots isn't a complete waste.

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