
In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went 'Linsane.' Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing. They gave backup point guard Jeremy Lin an opportunity to prove himself. He took full advantage, scoring more points in his first five NBA starts than any other player in the modern era, and created a legitimate public frenzy in the process. Prior to this now-legendary run, Lin h... (Full plot summary below)
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In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went 'Linsane.' Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing. They gave backup point guard Jeremy Lin an opportunity to prove himself. He took full advantage, scoring more points in his first five NBA starts than any other player in the modern era, and created a legitimate public frenzy in the process. Prior to this now-legendary run, Lin had faced adversity in his career at every turn. He wasn't offered a scholarship by any major university, nor was he drafted by any NBA team after a standout collegiate career at Harvard.
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| AALBC.comKam WilliamsA moving biopic about a humble underdog who surmounted overwhelming odds with the help of family, friends and a strong faith. |
| Hollywood & FineMarshall FineUnchallenging but exciting and enjoyable, an underdog story with a relatively happy ending. |
| Shockya.comBrent SimonCommingling tabloid frenzy, familial roots, underdog uplift, racial identity and nose-to-the-grindstone doggedness, Linsanity is a film with lots on its mind but a solid vision as to the interwoven elements of Lin's astounding tale. |
| Movie MezzanineDan SchindelIf you're a fan of Jeremy Lin, it's unlikely to tell you anything you don't already know, though it may give you a few new moments over which you can coo, "Aw, look at him! Isn't he just a great person?" |
| VarietyJustin ChangEvan Jackson Leong’s film makes the most of its superior access and exciting basketball footage, overcoming repetitive stretches by sheer dint of a tremendous underdog story. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweLinsanity reaffirms that the best sports stories originate with dimensional, relatable subjects who earn respect and admiration through their personal struggles and triumphs. |
| NonficsChristopher CampbellNot just for the fans, the doc presents an entertaining and thoughtful story of racial minded America and the effect it has had on the struggle and the success of Jeremy Lin. |
| Common Sense MediaSandie Angulo ChenThoughtful sports docu will inspire young basketball fans. |
| EntertainmentTellStephen SilverDoesn't really do anything too unorthodox, but the production values are stellar, and this wouldn't feel especially out of place as a 30 for 30 |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinA plethora of Lin family home-video clips, riveting archival and Leong-shot footage ... help tell the icon's remarkable story. |