Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

2011 drama about promising football running back 50 Cent and his unexpected fight with a deadly disease that plagues his senior year in college and chances at the NFL. The film opens with very poor acting—child-actors are always a longshot, and Lynn Whitfield's attempt at an overly proud mother just feels overdone compared to the realistic subtle emotions of Sanders, Heggins and even rapper 50 Cent in the lead role, who lost around 54 pounds for the part. And yes, while this movie has its flaws, and while one might assume this would've been a more successful film with a more commercial cast, there are some incredibly commendable creative choices in this very depressing story. What makes it so compelling are the characters' motivations, which are very different from the Hollywood cookie-cutter melodrama, but are just as interesting—a lot of the film's characters seem far more three-dimensional than what we're used to seeing nowadays. Very much a story about how the loved ones of an ill person can also suffer emotionally and financially. Director Van Peebles is great in the supporting role of the stepfather, who is loving but tries to live his dreams through his sick stepson.*** (out of four)

Let me just start by saying.... I love 50cent. I think this was a great movie, I couldn't take me eyes off it. Makes people think about their life n how they treat people. Excellent way to show people that regardless of what u have, u should always treat people the way u want to be treated. Because anything can happen in your life n change everything. I wanted to see more, it had me wondering what happened next, so I made my own ending at the end of the movie. It was very emotional n I was tearing up as if its was really happening to him. Even though its emotional happening to anyone he made u believe that this was happening to him.....great movie n great job 50, u played that role. Lost weight n gained it back, not an easy task.I must watch again n again :0)

This movie should have been given more credit. I enjoyed it, this goes to show you can't always listen to what people say. Watch it and rate it for yourself! Awesome job and the cast was perfect. This should have went to theaters, I know they would have made more money. I hope 50 cent comes out with more movies, I sure will support him! They fact that this man lost so much weight just for a role, shows his dedication and passion to break into the acting role. For anyone that has followed his career knows that this is a BIG difference to the type of roles he is used to playing. I'm excited to see what else 50 cent has planned for 2012! Let's GOO!!!

The story line for this movie was excellent. The setting was believable enough to carry as a college background. I enjoyed 50 cent's portrayal of a young man dealing with life's struggles and unexpected bumps in the road. This movie brought tears to my heart. I appreciate 50 and the cast of this movie for putting together such a thoughtful message. (When life gives you lemons....). Even though there are moments where the acting was strained, I still take the movie as a whole and consider it to be great. I enjoyed the fact that it is basically a G rated type movie. I would allow my children to watch it and I would refer it just as much as some other inspirational movies. Thanks for keeping it clean.