Race relations

er.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is the undisputed king of
easily digestible multiplex fare (Covote Ugly, Gone in 60
Seconds, Armaggedon), and Remember the Titans is no
exception. The race issue is watered down, which may
make the film unpalatable for those looking for an accu-
rate account of the period.

Granted, a more heavy-handed treatment by director
Boaz Yakiin would have resulted in a film with a serious
identity crisis: is it a rousing “let’s win one for the
Gipper” football movie, or a gritty social studies lessor?

Hollywood is never short of a football movie to ped-
die to the American public. From the good (Any Given
Sunday), to the bad ( Necessary Roughmess) and the dogey
(Air Bud: Golden Receiver), thers are scores of pigskin
. flicks lining video store shelves. Remember the Titans is
above the average because of the integration theme, and
‘the fact that it is based on a true story, which always

watered down

accurate).

The dialogue is trite at dmes and the events, if they
didn’t have the “based on a true story” seal of approval,
might seem like a bit of a stretch.

‘Denzel Washington dogs a good job in the somewhat
limited role of Coach Boone. Ditto Will Patton as the
ousted coach who must swallow his pride, along with his
hopes of career advancement, ia what could have been a
very one-dimensional role. ‘The movement of the narra-
tive in relation to his character is a pleasant surprise.

There are many memorable performances among the
football team players too, notably Ryan Hurst and Wood
Harris, who play Bertier and Jutius.

And director Yakim (A Price Above Rubies) has crafted
the film in such a way that there is a sustained level of
action and suspense, even though the results follow a
tried-and-true formula, and we can predict the outcome
before the opening credits roll.

A history lesson it’s not; but Remember the Titans is a
rousing, feel-good entry into the crowded canon of foot-
ball movies.

‘makes things more interesting (though not always more

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