The Big Green
In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They're terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.
Critics Sentiment
Larry overcomes fears to make critical penalty shootout save
Big Green suffers crushing 18-0 defeat against the Knights
The film's biggest swing occurs from the devastating 18-0 defeat to the optimism when Juan joins the team and begins their turnaround.
The Big Green follows a predictable but serviceable arc that satisfied its target family audience while frustrating critics seeking originality. The film starts weakly with formulaic setup, hits its lowest point during the humiliating defeat, then builds to genuine emotional peaks around Larry's character development and the championship climax. While adult reviewers consistently criticized its derivative nature and poor execution, many acknowledged its heart and effectiveness with children.
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Olivia D'Abo
Anna Mongomery
Steve Guttenberg
Tom Palmer
Chauncey Leopardi
Evan Schiff
Patrick Renna
Larry Musgrove
Billy L. Sullivan
Jeffrey Luttrell
Bug Hall
Newt Shaw
Jessica Robertson
Kate Douglas
Anthony Esquivel
Juan Morales
Jordan Brower
Nick Anderssen
Jay O. Sanders
Jay Huffer
John Terry
Edwin V. Douglas
Yareli Arizmendi
Marbelly Morales
Hayley Kolb
Sophia Convertino
Haley Miller
Polly Neilson
Ashley Welch
Lou Gates
Ariel Welch
Sue Gates
Jimmy Higa
Tak Yamato
Gil Glasgow
Cookie Musgrove
Libby Villari
Brenda Neilson
John Bourg
Jay Huffner Jr.
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