Jackson has been in so many movies that (to this reviewer) it seems like the writers have reached the point where they no longer bother naming a character, they just pencil in the margins that they have written a part for Jackson. Sometimes he is brilliant and sometimes he is not. Michael Caine - excuse me SIR Caine - has been making movies for decades. It is a peculiarity of the film business that some actors peak early, for no obvious reason, and others just keep on going, like the Energizer rabbit. Other reviewers here have covered the backstory, the direction, the production, and just about everything there is to cover for this excellent and unforgettable film. Reviewed by A_Different_Drummer 10 / 10 denzel at his best So hopefully come the end, after the credits roll, you will be suitably inspired, and perhaps a touch more better off for having spent time with this particular football team. It's hard to be picky, even churlish about the little faults (are these actors really the age of high schoolers for example?). Though not primarily offering up anything new in the pantheon of race and sport related movies, Remember The Titans does have so much good going for it. The soundtrack is nicely put together, with the core offering of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's thumping rendition of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" particularly potent and uplifting. With two important family roles nicely portrayed by Hayden Panettiere and Nicole Ari Parker. Ryan Hurst, Wood Harris, Ethan Suplee, Donald Faison, Kip Pardue, Craig Kirkwood and a pre-fame Ryan Gosling fill out the integrated football team. The cast list is impressive, Denzel Washington and Will Patton find instant chemistry as the head coaches thrust together by outside influences, with both guys beautifully doing credit to the real life friendship that would be born from the situation. It's hoped that this film also prompts newcomers to research further the topics within the story. That this film urged me to seek out the story of Bertier is a testament to the power of film, regardless of any sort of sentimental prodding from the film makers. All told, the film soars high as an inspirational piece, not only for the mixed race community coming together plot's essential being, but in the crucial tale of one Gerry Bertier. As is told in the film, the Titans did have what became known as the perfect season, whilst the bond formed between the black and white members most definitely existed. However, that should in no way detract from the thematics and truthful aspects of this Disney production.
In reality the issues of race, integration and the near powder-keg atmosphere portrayed in the picture, were long past their worst in Virginia 1971.
Williams High School, a now hot bed integrated school, becomes a beacon of unification via their mixed race football team.Īs is normally the case with films of this ilk, it quickly comes to pass that certain artistic licence has been taken with the truth. Reviewed by hitchcockthelegend 9 / 10 In Greek mythology, the Titans were greater even than the gods.īased on real events in 1971, where T.C. After the Titans' perfect season, the team and the city were closer than ever. As the season progresses the team's success caused the community to accept the changes. When players returned to Alexandria the players found the city in turmoil due to the forced desegregation of the high school.
Many of these tensions are eased during the two-week training camp in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Tensions arise when players of different races are forced together on the same football team. The European American head coach of the Titans is replaced by an African American coach from North Carolina. In the early 1970s, two schools in Alexandria, Virginia integrate forming T.C.
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