The Turkey Bowl
The Turkey Bowl

Movie spotlight

The Turkey Bowl

2019
Movie
120 min
English

A 30-something urbanite is pulled back to his rural hometown by his high school buddies on Thanksgiving to finish The Turkey Bowl – an epic football game against their cross town rivals that was snowed out fifteen years prior.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Google Users67%
Director: Ari NovakGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A group of friends reunites for their annual Thanksgiving football game, only to discover that one of them has taken their competitive spirit to an extreme. As the game escalates, long-simmering rivalries and personal issues resurface, threatening to derail not only the game but their friendships as well.

Critical Reception

The Turkey Bowl received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and reliance on raunchy humor. While some appreciated its attempt at a heartwarming sports comedy, many found it to be derivative and lacking in originality. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the comedic antics and underdog sports narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on crude humor and predictable plot points.

  • Lacks the charm and originality of better sports comedies.

  • Some viewers may enjoy the camaraderie and lighthearted, albeit silly, competition.

Google audience: Google users appear to be somewhat divided, with a majority giving it a thumbs up. Positive comments often highlight the movie's humor and the relatable themes of friendship and competition, while some users found the plot to be uninspired or the humor too over-the-top.

Fun Fact

The film was largely self-funded and produced by a group of friends, showcasing a passion project approach to filmmaking.

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