Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt gives a damn impressive performance and plays against type as a disgruntled New York Giants fan who snaps a circuit. He likes to call a sports talk show on the radio and rail against Philadelphia Eagles fans. He's 34 and still lives with his mom, works in a parking garage, his brother and family all think he's a loser. His one best friend (Kevin Corrigan) is a hanger-on.
One night he spots his favorite player, a defensive back, in a gas station. He and his best friend follow him to a couple places. When he finally gets to meet his sports idol, let's just say things don't go too well. The rest of this quirky little indie focuses on how he handles the misfired encounter.
Not only is this a great little indie, it's excellently edited and the passion for the project shines though nicely. It's a football movie that doesn't take place on the field of play but firmly belongs in the genre as a soon-to-be sports classic. Highly recommend! 2.75 stars/2.75
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