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www.qwipster.net - : Hoop Dreams is a very long documentary, clocking it at just less than three hours in length, which can appear daunting for those who might otherwise be interested in the subject matter. Although some trimming could have been done, it probably would have come at great expense to the overall impact, and I personally would not have changed a thing. We care for the young men, as well as their families, and the impact of seeing all of the different interests riding on their backs makes for stimulating, thought-provoking viewing. more...
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4/5
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movie-reviews.colossus.net - : The rich texture of Hoop Dreams' drama is its greatest asset. This is a film that goes beyond the verisimilitude of something to come from the pen of Spike Lee or John Singleton, into the realm of real life. The shattered illusions of William and Arthur are all the more poignant because these are not the dividends of a screenwriter's fertile imagination. And the drug deals depicted are chilling for exactly the same reason. more...
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3.5/
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : A film like ''Hoop Dreams'' is what the movies are for. It takes us, shakes us, and make us think in new ways about the world around us. It gives us the impression of having touched life itself. more...
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4/4
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