Victory is the Prize. Pain is the Price.

Starring: Tom Berenger, Fletcher Humphrys, Ryan Kwanten, Bernard Curry, Nick Tate, Ewen Leslie, Luke Ford

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Without football, I'm nothin' but a shiftless wildcatter's kid. Nobody from nowhere." - Skeet Keeler

Why watch this? IMHO, this is one of the most realistic football films every made.

Plot Summary: This football movie follows legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant as he takes over the Texas A&M program in 1954. To whip his team into shape, he takes them to a brutal, isolated training camp in Junction, Texas, subjecting them to grueling practices in intense heat and harsh conditions. The story centers on the players who endure and survive this difficult experience, showcasing their perseverance and the bond forged through shared adversity.

Dad's Preview: This is an interesting story about college football's great coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Early in his career, he was head football coach at Texas A&M. Their pre-season training was held in the little Texas town of Junction. The camp was brutal, bordering on abuse. The film is certainly honest in that respect. And it raises the question, "How much is too much?" The film ends with a reunion of the "Junction Survivors" and Bryant years later. Coach Bryant himself was unsure whether the ex-players would hug him or punch him.

Orly Adelson; ESPN