He Got Game with Denzel Washington: DVD Cover

    He Got Game Director: Spike Lee Cast: Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich, Rosario Dawson

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    • DVD Release Date: 11/10/1998
    • Rating: Rated R
    • Sales Rank: 10,548

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    Dolby Digital 5.1 audio ; Theatrical trailer; Chapter search

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    Side #1 --
    0. Chapter Selection
    1. Program Start [3:21]
    2. Opening Credits [2:26]
    3. Big Fan [4:21]
    4. Coney Island Motel [4:52]
    5. Mixed Reception [1:54]
    6. Crowding The Court [7:09]
    7. Disturbance Next Door [1:23]
    8. No Love Lost [5:03]
    9. Scouting Agent [6:22]
    10. Playing Hardball [:57]
    11. Casualty Of War [7:20]
    12. Special Treatment [5:39]
    13. Dakota [1:03]
    14. Lala-Land [6:56]
    15. High-Stakes Game [1:55]
    16. End Credits [5:48]

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    Denzel Washington and writer-director Spike Lee team for the third time with this contemporary basketball drama focusing on a promising athlete, the son of a convict-father. Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington) has been in prison for six years when tough prison-warden Wyatt (Ned Beatty) tells him that he's getting a temporary parole with the promise of a commuted sentence. However, there's a trade-off -- Jake must talk his son, Jesus Shuttlesworth (NBA star Ray Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks), the top-ranked high-school basketball player in the country, into signing with the governor's alma mater, Big State. A flashback makes it clear that Jesus' mother (Lonette McKee was accidentally killed by Jake during a violent family fight. After Jake went to prison, the resentful Jesus was left alone to raise his sister Mary (Zelda Harris). Now several colleges are offering Jesus scholarships, and montages satirize the manner in which young athletes are wooed by educators and coaches across the country. However, Jake will soon be back behind bars if he can't get Jesus to sign with Big State within the week. Meanwhile, the greed of other family members begins to surface. John Turturro is seen in a cameo as Coach Billy Sunday, and several real-life coaches can also be spotted in this movie. Music by Aaron Copland (1900-1990) with songs by Public Enemy. Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

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    January 19, 2004: you havet seen a movie until you have seen a spike lee movie and he goity game is a great movie.

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    January 14, 2004: I really enjoyed this movie, and I'm surprised no one has commented on it yet. If you haven't seen it, go rent it or buy it even. This is my favorite Spike Lee joint, considering he isn't anywhere close to one of my favorite directors. Denzel delivers a terrific performance as a convicted murderer who is given a second chance at freedom. Ray Allen, who is a player in the NBA, also does a good job, considering he isn't an actor. The story is very captivating and the direction is awesome. I love this movie, thinking about it makes me want to watch it again. We see first hand the pressures that a star high school basketball player faces as well as what it would be like to a convicted felon. Enjoy!