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The high school volleyball coach spots Ace on her first day at her new school and invites her to try out for the volleyball team. While initially feeling out of place in the volleyball court, everything changes when she falls for the volleyball team captain Jana who dislikes her because she sees her as a threat. Ace eventually finds friendship and freedom with her teammates but a post-game incident involving the team physical therapist changes her world forever. (Source: Cinemalaya) Edit Translation

  • English
  • Español
  • Português (Brasil)
  • 한국어
  • Country: Philippines
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: Aug 4, 2023
  • Duration: 1 hr. 34 min.
  • Score: 7.7 (scored by 222 users)
  • Ranked: #4314
  • Popularity: #10885
  • Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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Completed
MizMystixism
3 people found this review helpful
Nov 24, 2023
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

An okay movie to kill some free time

It's a sport-themed high school GL. The storyline is not really focused on sports, but it revolves around the friendship that is formed through sports and the romance that blossoms between two players. The character development is underwhelming, and the movie's climax is predictable.

It also explores sexual harassment in female sports team, which I think is something important to highlight. Even though the sexual harassment issue is not satisfactorily resolved, I think it's important to address this matter, especially in school-themed movies. Overall, it is a pleasant movie.

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Fondueforkharpoon
0 people found this review helpful
Dec 20, 2023
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0

Simple and worthwhile

This movie was a lovely surprise. It's a straight-forward, well-realised coming-of-age story with a strong focus on sports and friendship, as well as a delightful romance.
The audio and visuals are strong, the script - while not perfect - is solid, and the story quite skillfully tackles some more serious issues like sexual abuse and homophobia even if it doesn't focus on them too heavily.
Watching this honestly felt like watching a classic 2000s teen sports movie, it had such a wonderful sense of nostalgia about it. It reminded me slightly of Bend It Like Beckham except, you know, actually gay.
If you consider the story by itself it may be nothing too special, but it's earnest, fun, and delightfully queer - a perfect watch for a cozy weekend.

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Details

  • Movie: Rookie
  • Country: Philippines
  • Release Date: Aug 4, 2023
  • Duration: 1 hr. 34 min.
  • Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 7.7 (scored by 222 users)
  • Ranked: #4314
  • Popularity: #10885
  • Watchers: 667

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