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9-Ball (2012)
This is what we've been waiting for.
Being a lifetime fan of Billiards, if you love the game as much as I do, you surely equaled my excitement when you heard a new movie was being made about 9-Ball. Well it's here, and if you expect it to be like what we find on TV, where two players are trying to be the first to win 7 games, you're in for a pleasant surprise. This story begins with a young girl, Gail, who has idolized her Dad and his ability to play the game. She, early on, has set a goal for herself, to one day become a professional 9-Ball player. This film takes you along, as she endures more than her share of rough spots, each standing in her way of reaching her goal. The characters who touch her life, in both good and bad ways, keep the drama level high throughout, as she struggles to reach the professional plateau she desires. You'll find it difficult not to experience the frustration with her. At just the right spot, two professional players, Allison Fisher and the "Black Widow" Jeanette Lee meet Gail and provide the motivation for her to keep working hard toward reaching that professional status. Jeanette Lee also provides guidance on how to direct some of the hard work, to keep sharpening her 9-Ball skills. As the film progresses, you'll continue the ride with her, and at the end, both you and Gail know what "hard work" really means. After watching this film, if you're a player, and not satisfied with your own level of play, this could inspire you to indulge in a little "hard work"