Rotten
A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.
Brian Lowry, Variety
Above the Rim
Some games you play. Some games play you.
1994 · 1h 36m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Jeff Pollack
Overview
Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
53%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Above the Rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously directed by Jeff Pollack, who appreciates the lively and unpretentious aspects of the story.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Fresh
It's Shakur who steals the show. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Rotten
A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Fresh
The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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