Rise

... Greek and proud as f for this family and if I weren't a sports fan, I would think that it was a terrible movie.

Everything screams Disney from miles away.

The colors, the light, the filming were so off-putting. Acting was barely OK, dialogues were cheesy AF, no wonder the last 2 minutes with the real footage and the story of the family were the highlight.

A missed opportunity, but don't get me wrong, Yannis and his family wanted to do this and I hope it inspires a lot of kids around the world (who probably can't afford Disney+ but that's another story) RIP Charles, it was nice to hear your story.

It's a heart warming true story which is really more about a family than basketball. That said - it picks up steam as you go - but it starts off a little slowly. Nonetheless, very enjoyable - it's a good heartfelt true story!

American Underdog was good, but let's face it. There wasn't much faith in that movie. Rise actually shows more prayer and openness about faith in God. The family is exactly the kind you want to emulate, and the morals and values are exactly what you want your kids to learn. This is a beautiful film made with Nigerian actors and directed by a Nigerian Filmmaker. It is a great cross between independent films, and Disney's inspirational sports films. It's wholesome, enjoyable, and uplifting.

And I love, love real rags to riches stories.

It's Disney. It's cheesy and if you don't follow basketball then you probably don't care.

If I didn't love this family and what they did, I probably wouldn't care either. Excited to watch a more gritty and real documentary on this.

But this is perfect to watch with my 5 year old as we talk about persistence and perseverance.

"Rise" is a Drama - Sport movie which is based on the true story of the Antetokounmpo family, particularly focusing on the rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo from humble beginnings in Greece to becoming an NBA superstar. The film chronicles the challenges Giannis and his family faced, from financial struggles to the obstacles of being immigrants in a foreign country, all while pursuing their dreams of greatness.

I enjoyed this movie very much mainly because I already knew the story of Giannis Antetokounmpo and I had high expectations from it, and fortunately it reached its potential. The most important factor in "Rise" is its heart and the way the movie portraying the bond within the Antetokounmpo family and how their unity and perseverance were key to Giannis' success. The interpretations, especially from the actors playing the Antetokounmpo siblings, are heartfelt and genuine while the story is inspiring, showcasing not just Giannis' individual determination, but the collective strength of his family. Lastly, I have to say that "Rise" is an uplifting and motivational movie, with strong interpretations by its cast and an inspiring message so, I highly recommend everyone to watch it.