I was amazed and very happy after watching this movie titled "High Flying Bird". There are a lot of reasons why I was impressed with this new sports-drama film. I can go on and on about it, but I will try to mention a few main lessons the movie is trying to teach ; and the very real problems in the world of sports that this movie is boldly attempting to highlight.
First of all, I have to mention the fact that this movie belongs totally to the director Steven Soderbergh (of the "Ocean's 11, 12 fame). Mr. Soderbergh has made a very intelligent and realistic movie indeed. "High Flying Bird" shines brightly and brilliantly in terms of its social commentary on the commercialization of sports (in this movie, the sport being dealt with is basketball), racism in sports, and this film has got very powerful, witty dialogues.
All actors have given good performances in their respective roles. Please note, this movie is trying to highlight the real problems faced by professional sports players. If you want to watch a sports-drama flick that showcases a tale of redemption and victory, then watch something else. This movie is an intelligent film that deals with actual problems that exist in sports.
First of all, I have to mention the fact that this movie belongs totally to the director Steven Soderbergh (of the "Ocean's 11, 12 fame). Mr. Soderbergh has made a very intelligent and realistic movie indeed. "High Flying Bird" shines brightly and brilliantly in terms of its social commentary on the commercialization of sports (in this movie, the sport being dealt with is basketball), racism in sports, and this film has got very powerful, witty dialogues.
All actors have given good performances in their respective roles. Please note, this movie is trying to highlight the real problems faced by professional sports players. If you want to watch a sports-drama flick that showcases a tale of redemption and victory, then watch something else. This movie is an intelligent film that deals with actual problems that exist in sports.