Alo Party Peoples.I know that this is an odd pick for me, usually the films I cover have a more fanciful bent to them, but it was a slow weekend for new releases. The only other options were Oculus, which I can't cover because it is a horror movie, or Rio 2, and I already covered one kids film this year. So we're talking about this.
At the NFL draft, where the coaches pick new players fresh out of college, Sonny Weaver, played by Kevin Costner, has the chance to rebuild his team after a thirteen year losing streak. To do this, he trades his chance to choose a player for the next three years so he can get the first pick. Incidentally, if you don't know the first thing about sports, neither do I, all you really need to know is that this was a big risk. Everyone on his staff thinks that this a stupid thing to do. Over the next thirteen hours he debates over his choice player with his staff while discussing his policies.
The only real thing I noticed about this movie is that for a movie about the NFL, there is a surprising lack of football being played. The focus here is on the work behind the scenes. The people who put together the spectacle.
I'm sorry, I know I'm stretching for material. It's because I can't really think of anything to say about this movie. It's perfectly average. It looks nice, it moves along at a good clip, the actors all do their jobs well, and there isn't anything really wrong with it, but there just isn't anything that memorable about the movie other than some shots being in split screen. Even that stops in the second half of the movie.
In conclusion, Draft Day is just alright. Sorry guys, there just wasn't much out this week. Maybe it's just that I don't know football, but I can't really recommend this movie.
Have a nice day.
Greg.B
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