jaywensley2004 Like several of the jerseys so prominently displayed in the movie, "Uncle Drew" is a throwback, evoking the "heartwarming" sports comedies of the 70s ("Wild Cats," and "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" were two that came to mind frequently as I watched "Uncle Drew"). Playing on all the familiar tropes of this genre of story, the underdogs overcome personal and physical adversity in their quest to win our hearts and the BIG GAME. Of course, "Uncle Drew"'s (almost) unique twist on the brand is that the team is made up of old (REALLY old) men, seeking redemption for the big failure of their glory years. I call this ALMOST unique because in 2013 there was this movie called "The Hot Flashes" which used essentially the same premise. Only "The Hot Flashes" did it with women. And did it better. The primary plot device of "Uncle Drew" is also the movie's biggest failing; Because unlike with "The Hot Flashes," which was cast with real menopausal-aged women, the basketball players in "Uncle Drew" are too young to be convincing as a bunch of too old, out of playing-shape seniors. And most of "Uncle Drew"'s key scenes and best jokes rely on the audience buying into the conceit that these are old men. Giving credit where it is due, the roster of NBA and WNBA stars who make up most of "Uncle Drew"'s cast give credible acting performances; given that most of the dialogue is either scrupulously PG trash-talking, or GO-TEAM-RAH! encouragement, the script plays to their strengths. And "Uncle Drew" is entertaining in a Saturday matinee way. But in the end, the movie is insubstantial and doesn't deserve more than a wall niche in the pantheon of sports-centered comedies.And that is in spite of the fact that "Uncle Drew" tricked me into seeing Shaquille O'Neal's naked rear end.

therstrand But can't get passed the cash grab idiocy. Is this equality... after all these years...? Had to leave theater to get away from Tiffany "watch your balls" Haddish's over used rubbish ghetto slap voice. That and getting tired of "White boy..." slurs. Or, okay, I guess is all good. So, where was the "Black boy..." lines? We all equal, right?

Tad Pole . . . HOOSIERS or UNCLE DREW is the greatest all-time basketball flick. Which side YOU'LL come down on probably depends upon whether you prefer your hoops old-style (with peach baskets and dribbling) or in the more humorous 21st Century mode, with "Preacher" (aka, "Chris Webber") still trying to call phantom last-second time outs. Though it's pretty easy to confuse HOOSIERS with HOSERS, the former offering from the 1900s featured some CHARIOTS OF FIRE-style music and slow-motion, but was ponderous and plodding enough to evoke baseball, as opposed to the fast-moving in-your-face urban slam-dunking America enjoys so much today. During a typical UNCLE DREW showing, my theater was rocking with gales of laughter no matter which way the wind was breaking. If you expect tear-jerking in your sports films, go see something taking place on the gridiron, such as BRIAN'S FLUTE or CONCUSSION. Certainly Shakespeare (were he writing tragedies in the mode of HAMLET and OTHELLO today) would have a lot to say about a pastime in which a recent study proved that upwards of 99% among the professional players will destroy their brains and shorten their lives by decades. But the upbeat, peppy UNCLE DREW is likely to make America forget the maudlin HOOSIERS downer in short order.

nathanrock-04762 Super funny, great plot, great one liners, true ball players should appreciate it. Great job Kyrie and the rest of the cast