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Seen it?2007 | 84 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Quiet Man, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A young boxer, Izzy Daniels, trains to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the Golden Glove. But when his friend, Mary asks him to substitute for a team member in a Double Dutch tournament, the young man discovers a hidden passion for jump roping, all while finding love with Mary and navigating conflict with himself and his father about boxing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 DGA Award: Outstanding Directing – Children's Programs.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Hoen
- Corbin BleuIzzy Daniels
- Keke PalmerMary Thomas
- David ReiversKenneth Daniels
- Shanica KnowlesShauna Keaton
- Laivan GreeneKeisha Ray
- Kylee RussellKarin Daniels
- Patrick Johnson Jr.Rodney Tyler
- Micah WilliamsL'il Earl Jackson
- Paula BrancatiGina
- Jajube MandielaYolanda Brooks