Find a positive critique by Roger Ebert, who calls the film an indictment of capitalism and a knowledgeable study of the basketball world.

Paul Tatara calls the basketball film one of Lee's most compelling movies, but finds fault in the director's screenwriting.

Analysis of the basketball film praises the main story line but criticizes the irrelevant subplots.

Bryant Frazer enjoys the film's narrative strengths, but he finds fault with the female characters and the plot diversions.

NBA talent Ray Allen plays the role of Jesus Shuttleworth in this Spike Lee film that also stars Denzel Washington. Read this positive review.

Critic Tom Keough chastises director Spike Lee for introducing too many subplots, but praises Denzel Washington's acting.

Gary Kamiya calls the film heartfelt, but criticizes director Spike Lee's heavy-handed message.

Read an analysis by Peter Stack that criticizes the film as a whole, but praises Denzell Washington's and Ray Allen's performances.

Critic David Walsh finds that the film's multiple subplots don't come together.