Love and Basketball

Advantages: Immersive story line, believable acting, soundtrack
Disadvantages: Very basketball orientated - difficult to understand if you don't know much about basketball

...I purchased this film many years ago, in fact I think it was about 6 years ago, maybe 7, and I watched it for the millionth time last night and thought to myself "people really need to know how good this film is"... Because lets face it, if you haven't already heard of it, and you don't love basketball then why should you ever bother to watch it? Right? Well hopefully i'll convince you its a good idea. But i'll make sure I show you why I like it, and why some people may not. Well firstly, the story. The film is a story of 2 next door neighbors that have been living next to each other since they were kids. Both of them (a boy and a girl) love the sport of basketball. The boy, Quincy, (Omar Epps) has dreams of making it big time in the NBA (National Basketball Association) and has all the tools and money to do so, due to his father being...

Dawsonbball 09.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Love And Basketball (DVD)

I Got A Basketball Jones

Advantages: It's just sick
Disadvantages: Lots of rules

...This review comes in conjuction with the start of the NBA season, beginning today when last year's champions the San Antonio Spurs face the Portland Trail Blazers. Basketball is my favourite sport to participate in, and second favourite to watch (after American football). It is the second most viewed spectator sport in the United States, and is played by over 300 million people in 144 countries. Playing The Game Essentially, this game is very simple, however many may be put off by the numerous rules, the rules aren't too difficult to understand, and after a few game, it is to work out. Basketball is competed with five people against five on the other team. The aim of the game is to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team's basket. Playing Time: In the international games, the game has four 10...

XICripZ 30.10.2007 (29.10.2007) · Read review
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Review of Basketball - General

The Basketball Diaries

Advantages: Has a message, good film, Di Caprio at his best
Disadvantages: None

...Introduction ~~ Set in the early 1970’s in New York the Basketball Diaries is about young and talented basketball player – Jim Carroll (Leonardo Di Caprio) Carroll is a promising basketball player who will make it to the top with a little bit of effort and skill. Wanting to become a basketball player is difficult and it means drugs and alcohol are a no-no but living in 1970’s New York Jim Carroll just can’t resist the temptations of drugs and prostitutes which are all around him. Cast ~~ I have to admit to never rating Leonardo Di Caprio as an actor, thinking that he only starred in corny, cheesy blockbusters but his outstanding performance in the Basketball Diaries completely changed my opinion. Acting as a stoned junkie must be the hardest task for an actor and Di Caprio excels as it. Though you must...

Disillusioned 27.06.2001 · Read review
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Nike Tiempo Legend

Advantages: Soft, Leathery, Goal Scorers Classic
Disadvantages: Leather wears slightly

...The world renowned Ronaldinho sports these amazing, sultry boots they are soft inside and the leather is ever so soft. The custom nike pattern gives it a fashionable design. Nike Tiempo Legend are used by 9% Premier League Players. This boot is great for soft ground and this is seen by the amount of footballers who wear it. I had these shoes last season and they are still in mint condition which show quality is a must as with most Nike products. I normally go for the coveted 3 striped but this was an eye catching yet basic design i thoroughly enjoyed putting 25 goals past the keeper last year and will certainly use these as they have fast become my favourite and luckiest boots. I advise you to purchase this as it is a bargain. You'll be mad to miss it....

Marvell 27.09.2008 · Read review
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The best basketball game since NBA Jam on the Megadrive

Advantages: Great graphics, great sound, good fun - an all round excellent game
Disadvantages: The controls are awkward to get used to

...Mario Slam Basketball is a fast, challenging and action packed 3 on 3 basketball game. In single player mode you select a team consisting of 3 of the popular Nintendo characters from the ?Mario and Luigi? genre and challenge a team of 3 other characters in a game of basketball with a difference. In this game there are no set scores for scoring a basket. Points are awarded for dribbling the ball over ??? boxes on the court floor and collecting coins on the way to either placing or slam-dunking the ball in to the opponents basket. This is the only game of basketball I know of whereby it is possible to score over 100 points with one slam-dunk. The court contains ?weapons? that you can use on your opponents and that your opponents can use on you. In true Mario genre style there are red and green shells that can be picked up and thrown...

yackers1 15.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mario Slam Basketball (Nintendo DS)

nike tiempo boots

Advantages: nice design, light
Disadvantages: not strong, dont prevent injury

...been wearing my mitre boots the injury would not have occurred as the leather would have been stronger and would have prevented my ankle from twisting. This is just in my experience but i am noticing this more and more in the modern day nike boots. I gotta say in defense of them though that the design is nice and they are extremely light. But maybe as my story proves that isnt such a good thing. If you are a real footballer who likes to play alot and not just against mates but competitively then i would not recommend these boots. Sure they look nice but if they dont prevent injury then it doesnt matter how they look. Save some money and get the old school mitre boots lol, or just buy the total 90s they are my personal favourites and are still quite cheap....

tonymontanna4united 14.12.2008 · Read review
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Molten Official Basketball

Advantages: Incredibly durable for both indoor and outdoor
Disadvantages: High price tag, goes flat quite quickly

...I purchased this basketball a few months back at the BBL (British Basketball Association) playoff weekend. I bought this ball mainly as memorabilia for the day I spent at the event. It's an indoor basketball and therefore it's the highest quality possible. It's made of full synthetic leather and is licensed by FIBA. Once I had taken the ball home I decided to actually go ahead and use the ball. But instead of using it only inside I decided to use it outside first. As of today I am still using this ball outside and have been for around 2 - 3 months now. The ball has lasted incredibly well. So well in fact that I don't think I will need to purchase another ball for about a year. I use this ball daily for about 3 hours at a time, sometimes longer depending on the weather. I play at high level, I have been invited to England team trials in...

Dawsonbball 10.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Molten Professional League Match Basketball

Basketball for All

Advantages: Great full for all age ranges
Disadvantages: A bit fiddly to get the net on

...The basketball set was bought for my 2-year olds birthday. It took a bit of time to put up and the net was a bit fiddly to put on, but once up its great fun. The adjustable height for the hoop is great - I have 2 teenagers, a 5 year old and my 2 year old and everyone could play together. Its easy to adjust the hoop through to the different heights. The bottom height, I feel, is still a little to high for my youngest to put the ball in without any help, so maybe it could have done with being lowered slightly. Other than that its great for keeping the kids entertained and outside away from the playstations and the television. I think the age range should say from 3 years onwards and not 2 like stated on the box...

JAB27 04.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Little Tikes Easy Score - Basketball Set

Nike Mercurial Veloci Firm Ground Breaking Football Boots

Advantages: High standard, great value, comfortable and made by Nike
Disadvantages: None I can think of

...I bought the Nike Mercurial Veloci Firm Ground Football Boots for my husband at Christmas. He's not a professional footballer but, he does like to play with his mates. If you play football then you'll know that footwear is extremely important to enable you to perform at your very best. You need to invest in a good quality football boot and finding one you like can often be difficult. Nike Mercurial Veloci Firm Ground Football Boots ? Marina/Volt are wonderful for match ? level play and are excellent value as well as giving you the best in performance. My husband finds that these allow him to get the best out of his game without worrying about any discomfort. As part of the Nike 'Speed' range this shoe is specially made to be lightweight and to give you an extra pace. There are other football boots made by Nike most of them are...

Mickie26 22.03.2009 · Read review
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Slam-Dunk-Little Tykes-Easy Score Basketball

Advantages: Designed So Younger Children Can Easily Score Baskets
Disadvantages: Its So Good I Never Get A Turn :o(

...Product This is a great basketball set for younger children and can be adjusted to six different height's. The basket net is large making it easy for your child to get the ball in the net. The rim has also been designed to make it easier for younger children to score. The base is black and has a plug with stopper so you can put sand or water in to weight your basketball net down so it doesn't fall over. The adjustable arm is yellow and the net is white with a red trim, the backboard is white. The set comes with a small basket ball which looks like a smaller version of the real thing. The basketball is softer and safer, a real basketball could hurt a small child as they are very hard. The softer basketball is a great idea allowing smaller children to be able to play safely. You can use a harder ball for older...

debmercury 28.04.2008 · Read review
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