PG-13Streaming on Angel Guild

23 Blast

Vision comes from within

2014 • 98 min • Drama

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Synopsis

When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe handicapped life or bravely return to the life he once knew and the sport he still loves.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

97 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
68 Audience · 96 · 49%

Based on a true story, a high school football star in Kentucky suddenly loses his eyesight. He must navigate this new reality, decide if he can return to the game he loves, and find a way to play by adapting to his blindness.

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

Heads up

Disability themes may be intense for some viewers
Mild language like "hell" or "damn"

What it models well

Perseverance and overcoming adversity
Teamwork and friendship
Adapting to challenges
The power of community

Talk about it after

How someone adapts to a sudden disability
The importance of supporting friends
Finding strength in unexpected ways

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for 23 Blast. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

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

Trailers & clips

Official Trailer

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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