This film easily ranks among the few I genuinely despise. As someone without a developmental disability, I can’t claim to be personally insulted by its insensitive and frankly appalling humor. It's as if _Harrelson_ is constantly having an affair throughout the entire movie. The opening scene suggests that the characters have already had a physical relationship, and the film’s attempts at portraying romantic intimacy…

Champions is a sports movie intended to make audiences feel good, and it succeeds in that goal. It demonstrates how even predictable narratives can be made special thanks to the direction and performances. Bobby Farrelly ensured a diverse group of performers were given opportunities to stand out, benefiting from the considerable charm of Woody Harrelson and Kaitlin Olson, which helped navigate some of the trickier sc…

"The Shiny Shrimps" (2019) sprang to mind while watching this movie, as Woody Harrelson takes on the role of "Marcus," a basketball coach who's fallen from grace. Following several incidents on the court, he’s directed by a judge to work with kids who have learning challenges through community service. From the outset, he finds the assignment unpleasant. The children lack basic team abilities and coordination, and th…