Full Ride
Full Ride

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Full Ride

2002
Movie
98 min
English

Matt Sabo is a talented high school graduating senior who is picked to play in the state all-star high school football game. Despite the honor, Sabo sports a bad attitude on and off the field, including run-ins with the law, and it becomes evident to his teammates at the all-star camp that he doesn't care about the game. That is until he meets Amy Lear, an attractive, intelligent local of the camps host town, who helps him realize that he has a shot at getting a full ride scholarship if he plays well.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: John P. HoganGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled thief, known for his meticulous planning, embarks on a high-stakes heist to steal a priceless artifact. However, his elaborate scheme is threatened by unforeseen complications and betrayals from within his own crew. He must race against time and outwit both the authorities and his former associates to escape with the loot and his life.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and derivative nature. While some appreciated the action sequences, many found the narrative and character development to be lacking, ultimately failing to leave a lasting impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver a compelling or original crime story.

  • Action sequences are present but not enough to elevate the weak narrative.

  • Characters are underdeveloped and motivations are often unclear.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce for this film, but available comments suggest a lack of engagement due to a formulaic plot and uninspired performances.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2002, 'Full Ride' has a very limited online presence and information, suggesting it was a relatively obscure or independent production that did not gain significant mainstream attention or distribution.

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