Monday, February 27, 2012

GIVEAWAY and Review: Mighty Macs

I was recently give the opportunity to review the movie The Mighty Macs with my family and I also have ONE COPY TO GIVEAWAY! The movie was just released to DVD on February 21st, less than a week ago!

We watched this as a family and it is a perfect family movie. There is no questionable content of any kind and it made me feel good about watching it with my young children. My daughter has just become interested in watching family movies with people (rather than animated characters) in them and this was a great choice. She said she liked it and is interested in watching it again and again.

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About the Movie:

It's 1971. Cathy Rush is a woman ahead of her time ... and she's about to embark on an adventure for the ages. A new era is dawning in the country and in collegiate athletics, where a national champion will be crowned for the first time in women's basketball.
In the lead up to this historical season, major universities are preparing their game plans to win that first title. Meanwhile a tiny all-women's Catholic college in Philadelphia has a more modest goal: find a coach before the season begins. Providentially, Cathy Rush is about to find Immaculata College.
Recently married, Cathy is dealing with the aftermath of a truncated playing career. While cultural norms would have her staying at home, she's willing to do the hard work necessary to help her new team reach their goals—or perhaps she's just trying to achieve her unfulfilled dreams through them.
From the beginning, her challenges are as imposing as the big-school teams Immaculata will face on the court. Cathy learns there is no gymnasium on campus, she receives little support from the school's Mother Superior, and the school is in dire financial straits. To top it off, she may not even have enough players to field a team!
While it appears the Macs don't have a prayer, all hope is not lost. With the help of Sister Sunday—a spunky assistant coach—and the support of a booster club of elderly nuns, Coach Rush creates a new game plan that just might bring the team—and the school—together.
Will this pioneer buck cultural norms and spur her rag-tag team to unexpected heights? Or will her hard-driving ways create a wedge between the coach and everyone around her? One thing's for certain: there's never been anyone like Cathy Rush at Immaculata!
 
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30 comments:

Rachel Ferrucci said...

I love sports movies especially when they start as an under dog

Buzz4Mommies said...

I have really been wanting to see this! I love seeing movies about strong women!

Maria said...

I've been wanting to see this movie as well. Good review too btw! jeffmarias2001yahoo.com

Bridgette said...

Looks like a great one see! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

ani hearts japan said...

I like that it is a family movie.

Stephanie said...

I like that it is family friendly.

Anita Yancey said...

I like that this movie takes place in 1971. I grew up then and it would really take me back. Thanks for this chance.
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1porkchop said...

I like that it is an inspirational family friendly movie

Taleah said...

I appreciate family movies, especially ones that I can send home with my mother!

Deanna said...

I like the cover...it grabbed my attention
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Jen S said...

A good family movie and a change from the totally kid movie themes.

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Anonymous said...

family friendly, and the underdogs win
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Sunnie said...

It looks like a good family movie that we all could watch
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Miss Sarah said...

This looks like one our family would enjoy. I like movies based on real life, and we enjoy some sports movies.

Thanks for the giveaway!

DebbyM said...

I am a huge college basketball fan...and I used to live not far from Immaculata College...so I would LOVE to see this movie!

Thanks.

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Melissa C said...

I was drawn by the fact you said there is no questionable content in the movie. Having an 8 year old this is very important to us when picking out family movies.

pmj said...

I like family movies where the underdog comes out from under.

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Steven Grimes said...

looks like a good family movie.

johnsmom said...

I can relate to the conflict of cultural norms to stay at home and wanting to work and feel fulfilled

aggcalifornia said...

I would love to win this because it sounds like an inspirational movie!

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Diana said...

I like sports movies
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Nancy said...

I like rooting for the underdog in a movie!

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Beth said...

I like that it's a positive movie about women's basketball.

Kristen said...

I like that it is family friendly.

Emily said...

I like that it is appropriate to watch with the entire family.

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Anna Galanos said...

I like that David Boreanaz is in it. ;)

Unknown said...

I like that this movie is an inspirational movie to watch with my family.

Claudia.

Jennifer said...

It's a family friendly movie that shows that sometimes the one's that are thought to be the weaker ones, can overcome so called disadvantages and come out on top!

Crib Couture said...

I have never seen this movie, but look forward to watching it with my family.

AmyLynn said...

It looks like a nice movie to watch with my family.