Sick Product of a Sick System

Highly Overrated But Still Good

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

A girl's Christian Academy hires a new track coach and Allee Sutton Hethcoat has her own ideas about training a cross country team to win over the long haul distance. Apparently the parents think that their daughters ought to be sprinting like Flo Jo. They want Hethcoat canned and the principal is ready to do it.The film even without the Christian auspices is a nice study of what it takes to train a track team. But as this is a Christian film of course it will have certain parameters.The theme of the film is the Bible verse Corinthians 10:31 about doing your best and giving God the glory. I'm not against that, but does it have to be done so publicly?A nice film, but restricted to church audiences.

Took our daughter to watch this with her friends for her 16th Birthday. Not only did all the girls love it, we got to meet the writer of the film and 2 of the girls whom he coached and had inspired him to write the film. We got to talk with them and take pictures together after the film. What a great bonus to a great movie!

What a movie. What a movie. Remarkable. I wish I could express the value of the parallels found in this movie... but unfortunately, there is not a number low enough. What a work of art. The acting was sub-par, but that mini-golf game was straight fire. I was taken aback at the complexity of the issues facing these kiddos. Weed? Porches? White slavery? That thing the girl forgot to do after dinner? This film left no stone unturned. I remember my high school days when I had to deal with similar issues for myself. I, too, joined the girls Cross Country team to run away from my problems. We did not win the state meet; we actually had to forfeit nearly every game. But, I digress. In addition to a wonderfully thought out script and top-notch directing, Remember The Goal's protagonist, Coach Kathy Ross-Gasolin, is a liar. At the beginning of the film she very clearly states, "I am only going to say this once: remember the goal." She then proceeds to say this multiple times throughout the film. I had to cover my children's ears. We can't go on corrupting our youth in this manner. All things considered, though, I can't think of any better way to spend $72 and 98 minutes of my life. Well done. Bravo. I, for one, shall always REMEMBER THE GOAL.

Dave Christiano has made an enjoyable, heartfelt and inspiring film that speaks to teens, parents, coaches, and even those who may just work with young people. It's also not afraid to go beyond just being entertaining, and addresses issues confronting teens in this day and age, and provides lessons that can be learned from, but it does that in a way that is seamless, not a "smacked over-the-head" presentation. The story and cast are quite enjoyable, as is the cinematography and soundtrack. I write a faith-based film column and I can honestly say this will easily be one of my favorite films. Once you've seen this, do yourself a favor and go find one of the many other fine films from Dave and Rich Christiano.