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TrailerKyle Watson is a talented basketball player who is about to graduate from high school. While he waits to find out if he will receive a scholarship to Georgetown University he finds himself in a difficult dilemma over a playground basketball tournament. He must decide whether to play for and follow his widely beloved basketball coach or Birdie, a local thug in the neighborhood. Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.Actors: Duane Martin, Leon, Tupac Shakur, David Bailey, Tonya Pinkins, Marlon Wayans, Bernie Mac, Byron Minns, Wood Harris, Shawn Michael Howard, Henry Simmons, ...»Director: Jeff PollackCountry: United StatesDuration: 96 minQuality: HDRelease: 1994IMDb: 6.6Rating(4) Voted0 CommentsSort By- Newest
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Actors of "Above The Rim"
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Characters of "Above The Rim"
Kyle Lee WatsonPlayed by: Duane Martin
ShepPlayed by: Leon
BirdiePlayed by: Tupac Shakur
RollinsPlayed by: David Bailey
MailikaPlayed by: Tonya Pinkins
BugalooPlayed by: Marlon Wayans
FlipPlayed by: Bernie Mac
MonroePlayed by: Byron Minns
MotawPlayed by: Wood Harris
BobbyPlayed by: Shawn Michael Howard
StarnesPlayed by: Henry Simmons
WaitressPlayed by: Iris Little Thomas
RichiePlayed by: Michael Rispoli
MontrosePlayed by: Eric Nies
SpeedyPlayed by: James Williams
Phil ReddPlayed by: Richard Ray Kirkland
TyronePlayed by: Tyrone Batista
Younger PlayerPlayed by: Darien Berry
Bombers & BirdmenPlayed by: Kenneth Bantum -
Directors of "Above The Rim"
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Creators of "Above The Rim"
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Critic Reviews of "Above The Rim"
VarietyMarch 25, 2008A fine cast and the movie's general energy can't overcome that mix of cliches and technical flaws.
Time OutJune 24, 2006A formula script, but a mobile camera, pulsing rap soundtrack and a game cast whip up the necessary fizz.
New York TimesMay 20, 2003Above the Rim has its formulaic elements, but it has been vigorously directed by Jeff Pollack, who appreciates the lively and unpretentious aspects of the story.
Rolling StoneMay 12, 2001It's Shakur who steals the show. The rapper's offscreen legal problems are well known, but there's no denying his power as an actor.
Washington PostJanuary 01, 2000A stultifying cliche of a movie -- even by sports-flick standards -- this basketball allegory doesn't get anywhere near the rim.
Chicago Sun-TimesJanuary 01, 2000The movie lives easily on the streets where it is shot, and the performances -- especially by Martin, Shakur and Pinkins -- are convincing.
TV GuideMarch 25, 2008A superficial and predictable sports drama with an inner-city background, Above the Rim nevertheless offers engaging characters, fast-paced direction, and strong performances.
MovieholeMarch 23, 2005A highly memorable movie
Apollo GuideAugust 19, 2004When you play with something this formulaic, you're bound to trip upon a theme that has been endlessly explored and agonizingly overdone.
Laramie Movie ScopeMarch 23, 2003Although well-intentioned, this film is a notch below Blue Chips.
rec.arts.movies.reviewsSeptember 19, 2002The actors are very good.
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