Sports movie tend to be pretty hit or miss and the new sports drama “National Champions” looks to fall into that category. But to the film’s credit, the movie (directed by Ric Roman Waugh) appears to have a lot more on its mind than what happens on the field. An interesting cast leads the way in what could either be a smart and provocative story or yet another sports yarn overloaded with industry cameos.
The movie centers around a college football star (played by Stephan James) who leads his team all the way to the national championship game. But as the big game approaches, he causes a firestorm when he begins to speak out about player compensation and better treatment of college athletes. With the eyes of the country on him, the young man must decide whether to lead his teammates on the field or in a players strike for his cause. The film also stars J.K. Simmons, Lil Rel Howery, Tim Blake Nelson, Jeffrey Donovan, Alexander Ludwig, Andrew Bachelor, Kristin Chenoweth, Timothy Olyphant, and countless ESPN and NFL celebs. We’ll see how it turns out.
“National Champions” releases December 10th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
Keith & the Movies 
Ah no, I have zero interest in sports, or movies about them, right up there with comedies and horror!
Though I did enjoy Kevin Costner ghostly baseball movie. As an exception to the rule. 😊
Field of Dreams is sooo good. I can see why you would like it. Sure, it’s a baseball movie. But it’s also about a father and a son.
No… not another heavy-handed message movie about college players needing to be paid blah-blah-blah and from a guy who makes shitty-ass movies with SHUT-UP BUTT-WAD!!!!!
Yeah I’m not sure what to think about this one. Intriguing cast but you can almost taste with this movie is going to be.
Pass, Waiting for the new Garfield movie’s trailer
A sports movie that’s actually a movie with a socially correct, heartfelt message? I think not.
I’m not sure if it does or not. Trailers are deceptive little creations. Hopefully it’s more than a fest of cameos and cliches.