Rating: 2.5/4 -- Gridiron entertains and makes a powerful point about the faults inherent in the penal system, particularly for youths with hopes of rehabilitation. Full Review

Rating: 2/5 -- Watchable, decently made drama with some strong performances, but the script is disappointing given the real-life story behind the film. Full Review

... as Robert Aldrich proved in The Longest Yard, a football movie should be able to hit harder. Full Review

Rating: B- -- If The Rock could clone himself to appear in juvenile halls across the country, the recidivism rate would get body-slammed within a few weeks.

Rating: C- -- Dwayne Johnson pushes his emotionally charged performance so hard that you think he might pop a blood vessel. Full Review

Rating: 6/10 -- It's a difficult balancing act between gang life and the sports film where inspiring moments can very easily become maudlin and wearing. Gridiron Gang slips and stumbles a bit in the second half but for the most part makes it across whole. Full Review

Rating: B -- Gridiron Gang probably isn't a film that will appeal to non-sports fans, but it's just good enough to give football fans something to do before the next kickoff. Full Review