If they wanted to make a film about sports or sports comebacks, there are certainly better films. If they wanted to make a film about alcoholism, there are certainly better films. Even if they wanted to combine alcoholism and sports there are certainly better films., So why did they make this film? There's nothing really wrong with it, apart from the obvious cliches they were compelled to put in there. But what does it add? In fact, most of the time it's depressing so there really isn't much entertainment value here.

A solid sports/redemption movie with Affleck in possibly the best performance of his life, that falls short because the titular "way back" part of the story for Affleck's character is over abruptly and way too neatly in the last five minutes of the movie. I wish the movie had devoted the majority of its non-basketball screentime to this.

Some might think my rating is too high, but honestly, this film hit my feels hard and knowing Ben Affleck's past makes me love it even more as you can see the passion he has for the role. Was a really inspirational film in my opinion and is a must-watch for 2020.

Though it’s a slow movie, I thought it was well acted and the storyline was good.

**8/10** Great movie, Affleck his performance was sublime. The movie had some deep _“never give up”_ & _“we have to move forward in life”_ parts. If you were wondering If they won the final game. [spoiler] it isn’t important. They won as individuals and as a team. Even coach who wasn’t even there anymore. [/spoiler]