Rotten
The characters are laughable; the gymnastics are unattractive. There is nothing to recommend this film.
Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
American Anthem
The struggle. The striving. The sweat. The hopes. The heartbreaks.
1986 · 1h 42m · PG-13
Romance
Directed by
Albert Magnoli
Overview
Steve is a talented gymnast who has given up competition and is working at his father's bike shop. Julie is the new girl at his old gym, who has moved to town to train with their powerful coach. Inspired by Julie, Steve resumes training. While dealing with the conflicts in their personal lives and the stress of training, they prepare for the US Olympic Trials.
Director and cast
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Rotten
It's a pretty ridiculous story, and screenwriters Evan Archerd and Jeff Benjamin never figure out a way to generate any real suspense, drama or inspiration.
Patrick Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
Unfortunately, as far as acting exercises go, Gaylord couldn't score a 5.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rotten
Cast and crew are guided by the director from manipulative cliche to manipulative cliche, as everyone tries his or her best to overlook the fact that Gaylord, despite his athletic prowess, has little or no show-business talent.
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten
This whole movie may have been concocted on a synthesizer.
Walter Goodman, New York Times
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