The Rebound (2016) User Reviews

Wonderful

[ricramey2000 · 10/10 · 29 March 2019]

This documentary knocked me out of the park. Excellent Excellent Excellent Perfect job by all. Couldn't get off the edge of my chair.

Inspiring!

[jabez02 · 9/10 · 1 April 2019]

This documentary is amazing. These athletes are incredible. I also really like how this film shows you what's going on off the court as well. Get ready to cry, but in a good way.

Triumph!

[BandSAboutMovies · 8/10 · 10 December 2018]

Miami is known for sports and diversity. And for the players on the Miami Heat Wheels team, their hometown is also rich with second chances and the opportunity to prove that their wheelchairs don't hold them back from anything. The Rebound follows the team for an entire year, from defeat at the national championships to the road back.

Shaina Allen and Michael Esposito made this their first film, growing close to several of the players as they share the stories of their lives and why they've been drawn to the sport.

Mario Moran, Jeremie "Phenom" Thomas and Orlando Carrillo, along with their coaches, friends, family and even other Paralympic athletes are all featured to help tell the tale. The final four games - all played in one day - of the championships are really well shot and edited, drawing you in the drama even if you don't know all that much about basketball. The stories here are pretty much universal.

Inspiring, extraordinary documentary!!!

[ardeesrabang · 10/10 · 13 September 2023]

I was so moved by this inspiring, extraordinary documentary film. I laughed, cried, and cheered. It is such beautiful storytelling of the human condition: trials, tribulations, and triumph. I was inspired by each and every person featured in the documentary. The documentary is beautifully shot and the storytelling is amazing...you really get to know everyone on this film and it's such a loving, personal, and triumphant tribute to the players of the Miami Heat Wheels wheelchair basketball team. Most importantly it shows us how to do what we love, to pursue our dreams, to be unstoppable, and to be limitless.

Amazing Story

[miamiwonderland · 10/10 · 20 November 2020]

I just recently joined the Miami Heat Wheels and look forward to meeting my future teammates and competing together with them. Go Heat!

The documentary was amazing. It is definitely an incredible and inspiring story. Showing everyone, that no matter your circumstances. Never give up and always keep pushing forward.

A captivating look

[thomas-1048 · 10/10 · 14 September 2023]

The Rebound plays like a thrilling sports movie, with colorful characters and a nail-biting finale. But the heart of the Rebound is in its empathetic look at the overlooked community of disabled basketball players. Beautifully shot and directed, perfectly edited and structured, the film never condescends to its subjects, instead it comes alongside them, giving ample weight to what the players' have overcome in their lives and the sports aspirations they all hold for their athletic passions. The Rebound is one of the best documents on disability in America that I've seen. (Watched with a sold out crowd at the Naples International Film Festival).

Outstanding documentary!!

[gvnhpwr · 10/10 · 31 August 2023]

The Rebound is an outstanding documentary! Compelling, exciting, emotional, and educational. Action packed for sports fans, depth of characters to keep you hooked, and expert production for visual appeal. You enter into the world of wheelchair basketball as an onlooker, and end up as a forever fan. Along with competitive sport, you come to know and love the main characters, their families, and their friends. If you are new to the world of adaptive sport, this is a great place to start to gain awareness, and to begin to understand the experiences and lives of players in the NWBA. Highly, highly recommend!!

Amazing Documentary

[susankhorn · 10/10 · 21 August 2023]

This is the film I compare all documentaries to when selecting films for the Vero Beach Film Festival. Rebound is inspiring and heartbreaking. It is much more than a "sports" movie. This is a powerful way to share people's stories with those that often time overlook them or don't give them the opportunities they deserve.

The direction was very strong as the featured characters were very natural discussing their personal situations and relationships on camera candidly. As an audience member, I was rooting for the team's and the individual athletes' success. I felt immersed in their lives.

By the way, you have a seventh festival win. You were a winner at our festival in 2016 as well!!!

Inspiring

[ndnbjfkg · 10/10 · 29 August 2023]

Very inspiring film! Truly a great production. Hats off to everyone who worked on this film, must watch! These are true underdog stories that teach you no matter what's thrown your way get up and keep rolling with the punches. Had the pleasure of meeting a few of the members of the cast real life warriors who against all odds continue to succeed and find ways to succeed. It's inspirational to know that great people still exist in this world. These guys have every reason to give up n stop trying and there is just no quit in them. Keep pushing keep striving to be better keep growing it's the name of the game !!

A Must Watch Documentary

[jarred-00169 · 10/10 · 16 September 2023]

An exceptional documentary that shines a much-needed spotlight on the world of wheelchair basketball. The film follows individuals who've experienced life-altering injuries, discovering wheelchair basketball for recovery. Shaina Allen, the director, knew exactly how to capture the raw emotions and personal struggles of the talent. It highlights the resilience of the human spirit, the healing potential of sports, and the significance of inclusivity and accessibility. The film left me with a newfound appreciation for the human will, to continue, to persevere, and to reach one's full potential. Two Thumbs Up.

Captivating!

[jerome-42367 · 10/10 · 13 September 2023]

This documentary is one for the history books. I was absolutely captivated from the opening scene of the film. I love how they captured all the raw emotions of the players not only at the games but more within their daily lives. There is this realness in how the director Shaina tells the story of the players, their struggles and how they keep persevering to keep winning and playing the games with all their heart. Before watching this film I never even knew there was a wheelchair basketball division. I love this film and will be watching it with my little daughter when she gets older. Absolute must watch!