23 Blast
PG-13Streaming on Angel Guild

23 Blast

2014 • 98 min • Drama

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Best from age 10
95
Movie Knight Score
101 reviews
  • 100 Families · 4 · 70%
  • 100 Reviewers · 1 · 15%
  • 68 Audience · 96 · 15%

Baseado em uma história real, um jogador de futebol americano do ensino médio no Kentucky perde a visão subitamente. Ele precisa navegar por essa nova realidade, decidir se pode voltar ao esporte que ama e encontrar uma maneira de jogar se adaptando à sua cegueira.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • Temas de deficiência podem ser intensos para alguns espectadores
  • Linguagem leve como "inferno" ou "maldito"

What it models well

  • Perseverança e superação de adversidades
  • Trabalho em equipe e amizade
  • Adaptação a desafios
  • O poder da comunidade

Talk about it after

  • Como alguém se adapta a uma deficiência súbita
  • A importância de apoiar os amigos
  • Encontrando força de maneiras inesperadas

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Top billed cast

Director: Dylan Baker • Crew: Bram Hoover, Toni Hoover

Trailers & clips

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Reviewer notes

Recommended

In my opinion, I found this film to be quite good, though there were moments where it could have delved deeper into the story. Despite this, I believe it achieved what it set out to do and was well-executed. It's perplexing to see the low scores and negative reviews from others, as I feel that the movie does deliver on its promises. While it may not be flawless, it certainly doesn't deserve the harsh criticism ...

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23 Blast is a movie I enjoyed watching. After Travis loses his sight, his life changes dramatically, but he doesn't let that stop him from pursuing his dream of playing football. The lesson I learned from this movie is that a big challenge can change your life, but it doesn't have to stop you completely. Travis taught me that if you accept things as they are and find a way to move forward, you can achieve things you never thought possible. This movie reminded me that not giving up and believing in yourself is important.

Life can be exciting, full of pleasure, and entertainment to take part in during our existence. However, it could be dramatic when tragedies strike you in your earth journey. It’s difficult, even impossible to predict what lies ahead. It’s interesting to see how Travis maintained a positive mindset, accepting his fate, and above all, to live with his new reality. Even in a vulnerable position, one can remain an iconic figure. Baker’s support during Travis' ordeal was a remarkable testimony of their friendship. A disability shouldn’t sound to someone as an insurmountable obstacle. The last match scene conveys a powerful moral lesson about taking risks, and finding happiness may still be possible. I loved the coach’s approach to challenges, where blindness appeared to be a handicap, he figured out a way to make things possible. I learned from the film that miracles also lie in one’s ability to face reality. One should never say never when it comes to giving someone a chance.

Can't forget the day I watched this movie I really enjoy it more than I was expected. The story about a young football player who loses his sight but keeps pushing forward really touched me. it's about courage, friendship, family, and not giving up when life changes.

23 blast is a very nice and emotional movie, I started watching excited and reached in the middle Travis became blind, I really felt so bad. The way he was talented in everything in class and football. What I liked the most is how his coach never gave up on him even after everyone including the parents had stopped taking care of him. It reminded me that no matter what life throws to you , keep fighting. I must say Angel studios is producing nice, family friendly movies. This was worth my time.

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