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Par H @Parhwy 5d Radio (2003) is a 109-minute-long US drama I saw on Prime in July 2026. I remembering seeing this many, many years ago, and the thought which stayed with me was a high quality, inspiring story, with a crescendo denouement. I did not enjoy this film the second time around. It’s not that the film lacks quality or inspiration, it’s just that… Perhaps I have changed? I kept thinking, "OK, we get the point you’re making, let’s move on," during the second watch. I’m not unsympathetic to the main characters or their stories. It’s a curious phenomena I have not experienced in a rewatch before where my original viewing’s rating drops so much on rewatch. It has nothing to do with Gooding Jnr’s criminal history; I didn’t know about that until after my viewing when I asked Google why his career ceased. Rewatch? No. Recommend? Maybe. 5/10. See more Marco L @decatur555 Jun 22 Radio is based on a true story that should have been moving by itself: a football coach forms a bond with a marginalized young man and helps a town see him differently. The problem is that the film pushes too hard for easy tears. Ed Harris brings dignity, Cuba Gooding Jr. gives a committed performance, and there are a few sincere moments, but the movie often turns real human pain into a sentimental lesson. It touches on disability, prejudice, race and class, yet it rarely explores those subjects with real discomfort or complexity. Instead, it smooths everything into a warm, inspirational package designed to make the audience feel good. It is watchable and well acted, but too calculated, too soft and too emotionally obvious to be truly powerful. See more Anna H @Anna-halbert Jun 9 What a heart warming movie, thoroughly enjoyed See more Dave C @RT09838700 Jun 5 Love me a good sports story; a good underdog sports story; a good story about the inherent kindness and strength of humanity, and the hope that is found in all communities. This is definitely one of those. A true Sunday movie with wholesome writing, and solid performances See more Farah R. @Farah Jun 2 Radio is a well-crafted and touching drama anchored by Gooding Jr and Harris’ outstanding performances. Their convincing acting made it effortless to connect with their characters and find their story moving. The critics messed up on this one. See more Iphone U @Daisylou1346 Mar 7 Amazing film ignore the critics, so cute See more Read all reviews

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