like sports movies come past movie similar respects based fact sets movie apart rugby team sport many americans familiar with set aside movie rewarding piece film noir reminds we marshall  smaller budget independent movie feel fine effort director ryan little bring us story rebellious teen played sean farris never back down rick penning finds odd place field despite plot lines holes film heart rewarding viewers good characters identify with also good performances supporting actors gary cole coach larry gelwix  neal mcdonough coach penningricks dad felt go lot different emotions watching movie end left feeling faith mankind  hope future children especially coaches like gelwix