This true to life drama begins in 2006, when Luke Abbate(Stefan Guy)accepts a ride home from football practice and ends up the victim of his friend's reckless driving. The out of control vehicle spins off a narrow rode at 90 miles an hour. Devastated parents,(Aidan Quinn and Andie MacDowell)watch their son die of brain damage in the hospital...only four days before his sixteenth birthday. The Abatte's donate Luke's organs to five people. Big brother Jon(Ryan Merriman), a junior at Wake Forest, begins to honor his brother by holding up five fingers before the fourth quarter of each game. When the news spreads, opposing players and fans begin doing the same. Was this the inspiration that guided Wake Forest to win a school record 11 games and a trip to the Orange Bowl? It doesn't take long to realize this was not meant to be an award winner. Albeit poignant, sad and uplifting. Dialogue not enough to brag about. Musical score at times irritating. Acting is pedestrian and MacDowell, as usual, overacts. This a very good movie for church groups. Inspiration can be found in tragic loss.
Other players: Michael Harding, Jon Stafford, Andrea Powell, Anessa Ramsey and John Newberg.
Other players: Michael Harding, Jon Stafford, Andrea Powell, Anessa Ramsey and John Newberg.