Ultimate Girls
Ultimate Girls

Ultimate Girls

2005TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

During a monster attack on the city, which is something that happens quite often, Silk and her two friends try get close to the attacking monster for a better view. An unfortunate choice of location to watch from leads to UFO-man, the city's giant protector, to land on the girls crushing them to death. Feeling sorry, UFO-man blames their death on the monster and promises to bring Silk and her friends back to life by lending them his power but the catch is that they now have to become the city's protector as well.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: David S. WardGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

A group of middle-aged women, longing for purpose and camaraderie, decide to form their own professional women's basketball team. Facing skepticism and numerous obstacles, they must prove that age is just a number as they train and compete, aiming to achieve their unlikely dream.

Critical Reception

The film was met with a generally lukewarm reception, with critics often finding its premise charming but underdeveloped. While some appreciated the feel-good sports movie elements and the performances of the veteran actresses, others felt the story lacked depth and relied too heavily on predictable tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a lighthearted and ultimately uplifting story about pursuing dreams regardless of age.
  • Some viewers found the narrative predictable and not fully realized.
  • The performances by the lead actresses were often cited as a highlight.

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Fun Fact

The film attempts to capitalize on the nostalgia for the actresses involved, who were prominent figures in television and film from the 1970s and 1980s.

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