That Championship Season | 
| Actors: Joe Bays, Susan M. Carr, Vincent D'onofrio, Denise Kaye (ii), Terry Kinney
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 71003
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 127 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1007881
ISBN: 0792864808
UPC: 027616919311
EAN: 9780792864806
ASIN: B0006GAOMW
Theatrical Release Date: June 6, 1999
Release Date: February 8, 2005
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When an all-star team of great actors runs a play with drama and depth, everyone is a winner. That Championship Season is purely an actor's game. And no wonder. The author is actor Jason Miller (who played the fallen priest in The Exorcist), and when the author is an actor, the goal in the game is character. Miller's script constantly reveals new layers through the characters' intense, emotional scenes. Twenty years after five underdogs won the state basketball championship, they are cheered at a reunion and head home to reminisce. Now their big play is to get their friend George re-elected as mayor, but the years have driven wedges between the men and celebration turns to bitterness and recrimination. None of the characters turns out as you might expect, and everybody gets their chance to prove themselves. Tony Shalhoub (George) may be the mayor but has no control over his life or destiny. Terry Kinney (James) seems to be a beacon of responsibility, but failure has made him mean and vindictive. Vincent D'Onofrio (Phil) is the town success but spiritually impoverished. The film's executive producer is Gary Sinise, who plays Tom, the conscience of the group despite his alcoholism. Appropriately, the coach is played by director Paul Sorvino in a performance laden with paradox, veering from paternal to bestial. That Championship Season is a powerful portrait of disappointment and friendship that uncovers the sadness beneath the bravado of sports champions through the thespian teamwork of five leading film talents. --Lloyd Chesley
Product Description
Teammates. Champions. Heroes. Friends. They never thought they d be anything less. But two decades of living with a terrible secret can tarnish anything including the gleam of a sterling silver trophy. Vincent D Onofrio Terry Kinney Tony Shalhoub Gary Sinise and Paul Sorvino who also directs star in this "riveting" (The Hollywood Reporter) drama adapted for the screen by Jason Miller from his Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play.They were the greatest high-school basketball team their town had ever seen. And the glorious night they won the state championship was the crowning moment in each of their lives. But tonight 20 years after that magnificent victory four best friends are about to face off against their most formidable opponents ever each other!System Requirements: Running Time 127 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 027616919311 Manufacturer No: 1007881
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 That Championship Season January 7, 2009
Mary Cahill (Dolton, IL, USA)
Okay, I bought this for my Vincent D'Onofrio collection...and watched it just to say I'd watched it. D'Onofrio puts in one of his "bad boy" performances...he's the man your Mother rightfully warned you about! But, as usual, he plays the part so realistically that you love him in spite of his many flaws. There is a strong cast here and some interesting insights into the male mind, how it works, and what happens when it doesn't work all that well! There's a particular situation where the love of a woman vs male bonding...that alone is worth the watching. While this isn't a film for everyone, it's a surprisingly revealing film and I'm certainly glad it's in my D'Onofrio collection. For sports fans, this is a winner. For those who like to study relationships, expecially male relationships, this movie will be worth your time. It has a way of haunting you for a while after you see it. Enjoy!
One of Best movies I have ever seen January 26, 2008
William Marks (Sharon, Ct. United States)
It burns me. Leonard Maltin's 2005 movie review doesn't even mention this version. The 1982 version, which he does mention, cannot even compare. That version, with Robert Mitchum, was ill-conceived and Mitchum was miss-cast. But the performances by all in this 1999 version is outstanding, especially Paul Sorvino who appeared in both versions.
Both Sorvino's acting and directing in this movie is top shelf and I believe a reflection of his experience from having been in the earlier version. There will, of course, be someone who will see racism, male superiority complex, etc which of course is all bull. The fact is that this movie is just plain great acting and directing with outstanding character developement and is worth watching over and over again.
DM
worth every second........ September 17, 2007
S. Johnson (Chaska, MN)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a top notch drama with top notch actors. This story is the 20 year reunion of a basketball team and the coach that took them to the state championship, and this movie takes place in the coaches house. The scenery doesn't change, but what is impeckable with this story is the sudden changes between humor and seriousness; and not to mention the sudden changes between comoradarie and disbandonment. This story is more political than I care for, but easy to follow.
Good drama, interesting characters August 3, 2005
H. Gamble (Melb, Aus)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Overall I enjoyed this movie very much, after a slow start. It was adapted from a play, and this shows; especially in the fact that the action is set almost entirely in one location. At first I thought this made the movie a little boring, but as the plot and characters developed it actually became quite interesting.
The movie is very much character driven, it is about four ex-basketball players and their coach who get together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a championship win at the coach's house. All five principal characters are flawed and to an extent dissatisfied with their lives. The storyline is basically about how these flaws and frustrations create conflict between the characters and how all of these tensions come to the surface on this night.
I thought that the acting was excellent, and even though the characters come across as ammoral and even pathetic, the viewer can relate to them because they are after all, flawed humans, just like everyone else. My only criticism would be of Gary Sinise's character; an alcholic whose role in the film was mainly to show-up the weaknesses of the other characters. His sarcastic remarks became a little annoying firstly because what he was pointing out was obvious anyway; and secondly because he was hardly a model of a well-adjusted person himself.
So I would definitely recommend this movie as an interesting character study.
powerful acting and true reality January 12, 2001
beau graham (canada)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
The movie is definitly unique and not for everyone but in my opion the best movie iv'e seen in ages.The diologue in the movie is very sophisticated and the acting very powerful there is so much going on you really have to listen.After having a close circle of friends iv'e started to realize what the movie is all about doubting your friends and being betrayed by them.And also realizing that your not were you want to be in life each character is very diffrent and is dealing with diffrent issues. This movie in some respects is better than these action blockbuster hits if your in to serious and sophisticated drama. This movie is for you watch it i garauntee you will be moved watch it when your happy or sad it doesent matter.This film cant be bashed except for the fact there is to much swearing. You might say oh it sounds to deppresing it is at times but so is real life that's what this movie is. True and sad reality and haning on to friendships.If you think this movie is bad you'd best email me and tell me beaugraham@hotmail.com
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