Inside Moves
Inside Moves

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- 70/100 based on 2,181 votes
  • Released: 1980
  • Runtime: 113 mins
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  • Studio: Goodmark Productions Inc.
  • Genres: Drama

After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Roary begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Roary and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?... (Full plot summary below)

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After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Roary begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar full of interesting misfits. When Jerry the bartender suddenly finds himself playing basketball for the Golden State Warriors, Roary and the rest of the bar regulars hope his success will provide a lift to their sagging spirits. Will Jerry forget his friends? What about his junkie hooker girlfriend and her pimp?

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Boston Globe - 8/10 by Michael BlowenDonner always floats on the surface, willing to let the superficial emotional appeal of his characters carry the movie. No attempt is made to explore the inner trauma of losing your hands or the social stigma attached to the physically disadvantaged.
The New York Times - 7/10 by Janet MaslinIt's a modest and sentimental movie, but also one that, on its own terms, accomplishes what it means to.
Washington Post - 7/10 by Gary ArnoldAs an attempt to cash in on the inspirational-underdog-sports-movie model popularized a few years earlier by Rocky, Inside Moves is rather transparent: Morse’s Jerry Maxwell is an even longer shot for stardom than the Italian Stallion. But what’s affecting here is the relationship between Jerry and Roary (John Savage), who is the film’s true protagonist.
Filmcritic.com - 3/10 by Pete CroattoThere is so much high drama and splendid triumph that the movie loses any basis in reality, so it's impossible to relate to what anyone's enduring
User Review - 10/10 by ♥Nicole~ MOne of the great unknown movies. I saw this when it first came out and was completely blown away by the performances and the overall feel of the picture. I have since shown it to many friends and consider it one of the best movies of all time. John Savage,Diana Scarwid and David Morse are all fantastic. All of the other cast deliver a great ensemble performance - particularly Bill Henderson, Bert Remsen, and Harold Russell in his first performance since winning best supporting actor for Best Years Of Our Lives in 1946. Made by Richard Donner with the money he made from Superman 1.
User Review - 10/10 by Joseph VThis underrated (and underexposed) movie ranks with "Superman" and "Lethal Weapon" as one of Richard Donner's best.
User Review - 10/10 by John CRanks alongside THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION as one of the greatest movies ever made about friendship. Certainly the least seen.
User Review - 10/10 by Jan DAfter trying to kill himself, but failing at it and instead ending up a cripple. Rory (John Savage), starts hanging out in Max's bar. A neigbourhood bar with a colorful clientele. He soons befriends the bar tender Jerry Maxwell (David Morse), a crippled basketball player who is one knee operation away from the big league. "Inside Moves" is a soulful movie about human kindness and hope. The cast shines throughout, especially John Savage!
User Review - 10/10 by Frank LI know nothing about basketball, and I can't even begin to truly understand the plight of the handicapped, but this is one of the best feel good movies of all time. Far more authentic than anything on Hallmark Movie Channel, featuring great performances from everyone (including the criminally underrated and currently MIA Diana Scarwid, who got an Oscar nomination for her subtly moving performance).
User Review - 10/10 by George HRanks alongside THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION as one of the greatest movies ever made about friendship. Certainly the least seen.

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