
Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and us... (Full plot summary below)
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Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together.
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| VarietyBill EdelsteinCertainly the director’s heart is in the right place here; it’s in moving her pawns around that flummoxes her. |
| TheFilmFile.comDustin PutmanThere isn't a single surprising development or unforeseen story turn in "Endgame," and yet, as a study in formulaic Screenwriting 101 filmmaking, it's really rather pleasant and sometimes surprisingly moving. |
| Common Sense MediaSandie Angulo ChenInspiring, if cheesy, story about chess has tragic moments. |
| Chicago Daily HeraldDann Gire[A] staid but well-intentioned after-school special game movie that's been checkmated by clichés. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustThe otherwise congenial film plays itself to a draw because of flat characters and a script that overdoes the melodrama in the service of checking off a series of genre tropes borrowed from sports movies. |
| RogerEbert.comMatt FagerholmEndgame tries to be about many important issues, and ends up doing none of them justice. |
| User ReviewJohn PAS A BROWNSVILLIAN, nothing hits home more than his movie! Even I found myself sitting at my school desk only to bed recognized as the little sister of the trouble making yet ALL STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER. I was never called by my name but by "his little sister". To this day I am nothing like him. Brownsville is well known for it poverty and immigration issues. We all know it. So when we are recognized for something positive we are ecstatic! I just want to thank everyone that was involved in making this movie. You showcased Brownsville in a wonderful inspiring way. I am proud to be From a town that, although we are bound to fail against all odds, we triump through the oppression. BROWNSVILLE IS THE ULIMATE UNDERDOG. |