William Forrester (Sean Connery) wrote the "perfect" book fifty years ago. It was his first novel, and it took the literary world by storm. Problem is, it was also his last. For the last fifty years he has been living in the same place but rarely if ever goes out. Having everything he needs delivered, his entire life is looking out the window at the world.What he sees is a basketball court where kids play ball. The neighborhood has changed over the last fifty years too. The kids playing ball are black now. Also, he has become somewhat of a curiosity, constantly looking out the window, even to the point of being a target. Working on a dare, Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown), a neighborhood kid has been challenged to enter the apartment and take something as proof. Forreser surprises him and he runs, but leaves his backpack. Inside, Forrester finds a lot of journals with writings and notes, some short stories, etc. Forrester critiqued the writings and corrected and added notes, then left the backpack outside his door. Jamal found it and knocked on his door. An unlikely friendship now begins. William can see promise in Jamal's writings and thought processes. Jamal is a great basketball player and because of his very high grades, catches the eye of an expensive prep school and is offered a scholarship. As it turns out, this was the same school attended by Forrester years ago. Jamal is very intelligent and his writing style is excellent. By now, he has been working with and learning from William. He has also been teaching William that there is a world outside of his windows, and that it is time to move back into the world. The prep school seems to be more interested in Jamal playing ball and winning championships than in standing out academically. A professor accuses Jamal of plagiarism. This professor was a colleague of Forrester years before, and was very jealous of him. Finally, Forester has to show up and support his friend, by verifying his abilities. This is a good movie.Read full review
well packed fast send A+SELLER GREATshow Sean Connery the old guy is a legend- SO MANY great movies the very young Jamal Brown is just as good- if has enough movies with this great acting he will also become a legend my take on this movie skin color had nothing 2 do with a great friendship sean connery the writer becomes mentor 4 college student,jamal brown student is grateful and has enough good hearted character that teacher is blessed by the friendship
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A friend of mine have never seen this movie and I no longer owned it, but knew that I could find it on eBay. It was definitely a reason I had added it to my collection of favorites.
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I decided to buy it because I had seen it in the theatre and thought of it was a film that exemplified that in each of us, there is talent, and we should approach that talent with no hesitations and no reservations like Rob Brown's character did in the movie. Sean Connery was a pure artist (exemplifying a great deal of common sense and direction for his new found protege' unlike a lot or today's artists, and was a wonderful catalyst for Brown's character. It was a great movie giving the message that everyone has hope and as long as you have the guts not to be afraid of failure, you can push your talent to unlimited prospectives. Jay Goodley
didn't do well at the box office. Yet, like 'bar fly', flys under the radar as a fantastic drama. I m inspired by this film. Everytime i watch it, i'm inspired to art....i put it on pause....run to my piano and practice....everytime, in fact, it's part of the reason i watch....to create a desire to my discipline.
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This is a great Sean Connery movie. If you're a fan of the great Scot, this is a movie to see. Also, Rob Brown's debut performance before hitting it big in Take the Lead opposite of Antonio Banderas, is great. This is a movie that touches the heart and makes you think. Highly recommended to be viewed at least once in one's life.
This is one of my favorite movies. I like it because the story line is very touching. How often do you get a story or movie with an actual person who has been through what the movie is about. The setting and the scenign. The main character didn't have to pretend to be from the city. I mean the fact that an old guy and a young black boy, find the innter meaning of their lives with each other is so amazing. Their is so much hope in this movie and I think that many people can relate to this movie. Being lost in our lives. you have to really look deep into the plot to connect it to yourself because you can. These two actors are great together.
This movie should have gotten 4 stars ratings from the critics. It seemed to just be released and then faded. Sean Connery stars as a recluse novel writer, and his male lead is excellent. I heard somewhere that this was Rob Brown's first movie (the co-star). This movie is a must-see for anyone who is a Sean Connery fan, or for anyone who roots for the triumph of the human spirit.
good movie. found it very good in character development. inspiring story, feel good movie
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I have taught inner city education for 20 years and I first showed this to my 6th graders this spring(there is not any sex or violece, just some very strong language and therefore the PG 13 rating). My kids loved this film and many not only related, but cried. It is an excellent teaching tool as the themes are friendship, loyalty, peer pressure, passion etc. etc. I would highly recommend this film to educators of grade 6 and up!
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