My Take on the Movies - REBOUND
I recently had the pleasure of viewing Rebound (2005), Martin Lawrence’s new film. Taking a page from Ice Cube’s book, Martin’s latest endeavor is made for the kiddies. Surprisingly, I found it quite funny.
This time around, Martin plays obnoxious NCBA (college basketball) coach Roy McCormick, whose rude behavior has caused the Association to put him on “academic” probation. He is sent back to the minors (in this case his old junior high school), where he must prove that he can not only keep his temper, but also win a few games. And believe me, he is given nothing to work with.
The only potential “baller” on this team of comic misfits is Keith (played by Oren Williams, whom you might—or might not—remember from 2001’s Kingdom Come or 1998’s Player’s Club). Naturally, he is a ball hog and a showboat, just like his idol McCormick. The balance of the team is played by virtual unknowns, all likely cast because of their odd-ball, discordant appearances. They obtain McCormick’s coaching services by subterfuge, going behind the back of the school’s principal (Megan Mullally). Since the price is right—free—she gladly goes along. And the rest, well, I don’t guess one would say it is history, but you get the picture.
Wendy Raquel Robinson (better known as Regina from The Steve Harvey Show) plays Keith’s mother, and McCormick’s reluctant love interest. The prospect of winning her over motivates McCormick to do the right thing, possibly more than the money that is at stake. At one point it is made painfully clear to him just what he has to lose by failing his probation, but it does not seem to faze him.
The sound track of this movie is on hit, and I found myself involuntarily singing along a couple of times. It is definitely old school as advertised; I may have been the only person in the audience who actually remembered the songs.
Martin apparently cannot resist appearing in costume as “Preacher Don,” purple suit, pressed hair, gold tooth and all. But it is all in good fun. If you have not already seen Rebound, I recommend you go while it is still in the theaters. And laugh yourself silly. I did!
[© 07/11/2005]
This time around, Martin plays obnoxious NCBA (college basketball) coach Roy McCormick, whose rude behavior has caused the Association to put him on “academic” probation. He is sent back to the minors (in this case his old junior high school), where he must prove that he can not only keep his temper, but also win a few games. And believe me, he is given nothing to work with.
The only potential “baller” on this team of comic misfits is Keith (played by Oren Williams, whom you might—or might not—remember from 2001’s Kingdom Come or 1998’s Player’s Club). Naturally, he is a ball hog and a showboat, just like his idol McCormick. The balance of the team is played by virtual unknowns, all likely cast because of their odd-ball, discordant appearances. They obtain McCormick’s coaching services by subterfuge, going behind the back of the school’s principal (Megan Mullally). Since the price is right—free—she gladly goes along. And the rest, well, I don’t guess one would say it is history, but you get the picture.
Wendy Raquel Robinson (better known as Regina from The Steve Harvey Show) plays Keith’s mother, and McCormick’s reluctant love interest. The prospect of winning her over motivates McCormick to do the right thing, possibly more than the money that is at stake. At one point it is made painfully clear to him just what he has to lose by failing his probation, but it does not seem to faze him.
The sound track of this movie is on hit, and I found myself involuntarily singing along a couple of times. It is definitely old school as advertised; I may have been the only person in the audience who actually remembered the songs.
Martin apparently cannot resist appearing in costume as “Preacher Don,” purple suit, pressed hair, gold tooth and all. But it is all in good fun. If you have not already seen Rebound, I recommend you go while it is still in the theaters. And laugh yourself silly. I did!
[© 07/11/2005]
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