Rebound (2005 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rebound |
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| Directed by | Steve Carr |
| Produced by | Robert Simonds |
| Screenplay by | Jon Lucas Scott Moore |
| Story by | William Wolff Ed Decter John J. Strauss |
| Starring | Martin Lawrence Wendy Raquel Robinson Breckin Meyer Horatio Sanz Megan Mullally |
| Music by | Teddy Castellucci |
| Cinematography | Glen MacPherson |
| Editing by | Craig Herring |
| Studio | Robert Simonds Productions Runteldat Entertainment |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | July 1, 2005 |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $33.1 million |
| Money made | $17.5 million |
Rebound is a fun sports comedy film from 2005. It was directed by Steve Carr. The movie stars Martin Lawrence as a basketball coach. His character, Coach Roy McCormick, used to be a big deal in college basketball. But then he gets into trouble and has to go back to his old middle school. There, he coaches a boys' basketball team. This film was also the only movie role for actress Tara Correa.
What is Rebound About?
Coach Roy McCormick (Martin Lawrence) was once a top basketball coach. He cared more about getting famous and making money. He often let his temper get out of control. One day, he causes a big problem with a mascot. Because of this, he is banned from college basketball. He cannot coach until he learns to control his anger.
Roy cannot find any new coaching jobs for a long time. Then, he gets one offer from Mount Vernon Junior High School. This is the same middle school he went to as a kid! The school's basketball team, called the Smelters, needs a coach. The principal thinks Roy would be perfect because of his basketball skills.
Roy is not happy about coaching middle schoolers. But he knows he has no other choice. He accepts the job, hoping to prove he can be calm. He wants to get back to coaching college teams.
At first, coaching the Smelters is tough for Roy. He even gets into an embarrassing situation. He decides things need to change. Roy starts to teach the kids real basketball skills. He also teaches them how important it is to be a good sport.
As Roy teaches the kids, he also learns from them. The Smelters team starts to get better and win games. Roy realizes he had forgotten how much he loved the game itself. He finds a new appreciation for his old school. Roy learns that even without big money, he can be happy coaching these kids.
Who's in the Movie?
- Martin Lawrence as Roy McCormick, the coach. He also plays Don McCormack, Roy's twin brother.
- Wendy Raquel Robinson as Jeanie Ellis
- Breckin Meyer as Tim Fink
- Horatio Sanz as Mr. Newirth
- Katt Micah Williams as Preacher Don's helper
- Oren Williams as Keith Ellis, Jeanie's son
- Patrick Warburton as Larry Burgess
- Megan Mullally as Principal Mary Walsh
- Eddy Martin as One Love
- Steven C. Parker as "Sledgehammer" Big Wes
- Steven Anthony Lawrence as Ralph
- Logan McElroy as Fuzzy
- Gus Hoffman as Goggles
- Tara Correa as Big Mac
- Alia Shawkat as Amy
- Amy Bruckner as Annie
- Beau Billingslea as a board member
- Cody Linley as Larry Burgess, Jr.
- Fred Stoller as Late Carl
- Robert Rusler as the Falcon coach
Awesome Songs in the Film
The movie features many cool songs. Here are some of them:
- Treat 'Em Right by Chubb Rock
- What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock) by Fu-Schnickens
- Sweet Georgia Brown by Brother Bones
- Brick House by The Commodores
- Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
- Keep Movin' by Dub Pistols
- (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again by L.T.D.
- Take Me to the Next Phase by The Isley Brothers
- Hands Up by The Black Eyed Peas
- Jump Around by House of Pain
- Hey Ya! by Outkast
- Puppy Love by Paul Anka
- Unbelievable by EMF
- Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
