Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together. Gridiron Gang proves that The Rock is more than just muscles and he has the right stamina and acting chops to pull off a great and strong dramatic role that he seems to own and he seems to have worked hard to get there. The rest of the Cast of this teenagers who seek for redemption were also great and the film's football sequences were intense and dramatic and it's ending even more powerful as i was expecting and it's definitely an underrated movie. (A+)

I have just watched the movie Gridiron Gang and I would like to tell you about it. This movie, which is based on a true story, is for the family over 12 years old.Gridiron Gang is taken place at a juvenile detention facility. There is a worker there named Shawn that had an idea to start a football team to make the juvenile boys more responsible and involved. The main characters are Shawn Porter, Willie Weathers, Junior, Calvin, and Roger Weathers. Shawn is the first main character because without Shawn there would be no movie! Shawn was the one who started the football team. The next character is, Willie because he was a member of a gang going into the detention center. Throughout the movie you will see how much he changes and becomes a leader. Next is Junior. Junior is a main character because at first, Shawn didn't want him on the team because he wasn't trustworthy, he would just start fights with everyone. Throughout Gridiron Gang Junior completely changes and I feel he is the glue holding the team together. Following Junior is, Calvin. Calvin is similar to Roger because he also comes into the detention center in a gang, and is ready to fight, or even kill anyone from opposing gangs. After something tragic happens to Calvin he realizes that life is more than just being in a gang. Lastly is Roger, Roger doesn't have a huge role in the movie but he is a main character because Shawn wanted to start the team because he didn't want teen boys to get out of the facility and end up like Roger, or just coming back to the detention center right after getting out.There were many actors in this film that I had never seen before. The best acting by far goes to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, who played Shawn. I feel as though all of the other actors were sub-par but got better as the movie went along. Junior, or Setu Taase, did a good job I felt like he had heart when he was acting. Leon Rippy as Paul and Kevin Dunn as Ted also did pretty good jobs, because they have had a lot of acting experience before. The other main actors hadn't had a lot of experience and I think that showed.I really loved the story line of the movie, it was a great heartfelt, but action packed tear jerker. I felt myself rooting for the team and feeling sad when the movie was sad. Honestly the only thing I really did not like about the movie is that, in the beginning, there was some really bad acting. I didn't even think I was going to finish watching it because the acting was so distracting. But if you keep watching it gets better, I promise!! I think maybe all of the actors, got more comfortable and really in touch with their characters as the movie played. That was my only complaint.The lesson that the movie teaches is to Believe in yourself. What I learned from watching the movie, is to take risks! Someof the boys didn't even want to be on the team, but doing something that they were uncomfortable with in the beginning, changed their lives! I think others will learn that you are capable of more than you think!

The Gridiron Gang was a great movie. In the movie there are a lot of lessons taught by the inmates, as well as the coaches. The kids learn lessons about how to get along with others, how to be respectful, and never give up on what you believe you can do. The movie is amazing because of the message it gives out. In the movie it shows the constant struggle to get better and to overcome adversity. Thats a big lesson in life that everyone should learn, and that's why i love the movie.The story took place in 1988 in California. Sean (Dwayne Johnson) is one of the main characters. He is important because he helps the kids realize that there is more in life than being in jail. Roger weathers (Michael J. Pagan) has trouble getting out of jail as well as getting out of his gang, along with his cousin. Willie Weathers (Jade Yorker) and Kelvin Owens (David Thomas) have trouble throughout the movie. In the end they figure out that being a team is more important than being in a gang.Dwayne Johnson did an amazing job in the movie and is important to the movies success. Sean (the character played by Dwayne) is the guy who makes all of this happen. He sets up the team and makes sure that the kids are successful and are more than likely not to end back up in jail where they started. He is also an important part of making sure that in the end, the kids have something to look forward to. Make sure that they are winners.In the movie I like how all the characters have their own personalities. Each character has a back story and each one knows how hard it is in different areas. One thing i don't like about this movie is that it wasn't as long as i would like it to be. I would want more of a backstory on some little characters.This story teaches some very important lessons. It teaches that no matter what happens with your life that you can always change the bad, and make it good. It also teaches that if you have something to look forward to, a goal, you can work towards it and make life amazing.

Movie: A chance for a team T.J. Bailey Director: Phil Joanou So I just got done watching the movie Grid Iron Gang, a movie about a correctional facility with a number of different gangs and people trying to survive around each other, although there is always a fight, throughout the movie teamwork prevails and lessons are learned. I have to say I liked the movie even though you can sort of already tell what is going to happen just like other movies involving an inspired football team with issues. I enjoyed the movie the characters and the events kept me interested. Dwayne Johnson playing as Shawn, a guardian of the correctional facility where he also coached and mentored the convicts into a football team. He made the kids work together and dealt with their differences to get them to work as a team. Jade Younker Playing as Willy, did nothing but fight and stay in gang related activities. He learns how to calmly respect others and be a better team player. Exhibit playing as Malcom, the assistant coach helped the team find games to play by talking to other schools and coaches. He wanted the boys to have a chance to play against other teams but his team full of convicts, made finding teams to play hard, most schools were not willing to face them. Setu Taase Playing as Jr., showed his progress from constantly fighting and arguing with others to becoming a team player. When Malcom doesn't allow him on the team, after realizing the situation he fought for the chance to be on the team and to make his son proud of him. David V. Thomas playing Calvin, a gang member who hated the gang that Willy was in. He showed his hatred by giving him dirty looks and threatening him. As time goes by, he starts to trust Willy and on the field one day gets shot by Willy's cousin who Willy then stops to protect Calvin. At the end they are friends and watch over each other.