In the game of life, you can't lose 'em all.

Starring: Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Jeffrey Tambor, Bobby Cannavale, Burt Young, Melanie Lynskey, Alex Shaffer, Margo Martindale

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"If he's Darth Vador, you're the Secret Apprentice." - Kyle

Why watch this? Paul Giamatti continues to impress me with the realness he pumps into his vapid characters.

Plot Summary: A struggling lawyer and high school wrestling coach makes a questionable decision regarding the care of an elderly client. This decision leads to the arrival of the client's grandson, a troubled teenager who happens to be an exceptionally talented wrestler. As the teenager integrates into the coach's life and his wrestling team finds new success, the coach must grapple with the ethical implications of his actions.

Dad's Preview: This film twists around decisions that are questionably motivated. To what extent will, or should, a person go to help a boy, who happens to be talented? Who are you glorifying, the boy or yourself? And is that noble or self-serving? Once again Giamatti portrays a common man we can all relate to. Bobby Cannavale also shines as the over-enthusiastic assistant coach.

Groundswell Prod., Next Wednesday Prod., Dune Ent., Everest Ent.;
Fox Searchlight Pictures