The Way Back (2020)

Jack is barely hanging by a thread. He's been separated for a little over a year, he's gotten very distant with his family, and he downs more than a dozen beers (and sometimes harder stuff) in a single evening. When his old high school calls him up in hopes of enticing their former star player to coach the basketball team, he's not initially interested. But something makes him show up anyway.

I came in ready for the same ol' story I've seen dozens of times: ragtag group of losers + one amazing player are inspired by their new coach to come together as a team. And, make no mistake, it is often by-the-numbers. But there's a subplot here about loss and grief and being willing to get help that elevates it somewhat. 

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