Great Film overall

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

The acting in this movie is really good.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Knowing a little bit about Jay Demerit as the captain of my Vancouver Whitecaps this documentary is very much what I hoped and expected. Inspirational tale of what can happen if you dedicate yourself to your dreams. Not everyone can be a world class athlete but perhaps some that could have gotten there did not because they lacked the drive and ambition. Jay's story is about making it happen against all odds and in an unorthodox manner. It's a true tale of how one's character and devotion can overcome any obstacle if you decide that those obstacles will not hold you back. It's a well done film, plain, simple, truthful and touching.... well worth the money.

This is the most inspirational story I have seen/heard in a long time and it is brilliantly portrayed. Back in February I broke both my tibia and fibula playing soccer for an adult league which effectively ended my playing career. Coaching recreation soccer was a way to get back into the game that I loved and I had come to the conclusion that the days of competitive soccer are over. I received the movie as a Christmas present and have watched it a total of 5 times in six days. It is that good.Because of this story I have decided to follow my dream of coaching and are taking the steps necessary to achieve this goal. It is because of "Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story" that I have decided to make that leap.It gets better after every viewing and I find myself wanting to watch it. The music is brilliantly done. The narration is perfect. The interviews are great. The story is phenomenal. This is not a soccer movie, but an inspirational documentary with a soccer backdrop. It does not take a soccer player or fan to enjoy this story, or understand the message of never giving up on your dreams. It is as inspiring the first time as it is the fifth time and it will inspire anyone from age 10 to 110. Very well done and told perfectly.

This documentary follows the life and adventures of Jay Demerit, an America soccer player. Demerit flew to England to get a job, with a team, as a professional soccer player. English teams don't entertain walk-on tryouts (and certainly not by an American). Determined, Demerit found himself in the top flight of English football with Watford, then playing for the USA in the World Cup. You may not know Demerit now; but, you will like him after seeing this movie. Made by amateur filmmakers, the movie flows, is well edited, and is a high-quality product.I will see it again!

Truly inspirational. A film for the whole family. Live the dream.Anyone with a dream should see this film. No matter what the dream, this will inspire you on ALL levels.The greatest joy of this film are the pictures of the young kids with smiles ear to ear... This is why it was made. The greatest part of the film is watching how it was made. It was made with the support of thousands of people who believed in the project and made it what it is today. This is rare in this day and age when the same films, by the same people/ studios, keep getting remade... If this film makes an impact on just one person, all the effort that went into is all worthwhile...