Her Best Move (2007)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Norm Hunter

Writers:

Norm Hunter (writer)
Tony Vidal (writer)

Release Date:

7 September 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

Kick your life in a new direction.

Plot:

15 year-old soccer prodigy, Sara Davis, has a chance to join the U.S. National Team, but she must juggle high school, romance, sports, and parental pressure while deciding her own priorities.

Plot Keywords:

Soccer | Food Poured Over Head | Junior High School | Ice Cream Bar | Electric Toothbrush

Awards:

1 win

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 11

7:00 PM

DISN

Cast

Leah Pipes	...	Sara Davis
Scott Patterson	...	Gil Davis
Lisa Darr	...	Julia Davis
Drew Tyler Bell	...	Josh
Lalaine	...	Tutti Arkov
Daryl Sabara	...	Doogie
Fay Masterson	...	Coach Lori
Jhoanna Flores	...	Regina Rabello
Denise Dowse	...	Lisa
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Umberto Rabello
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dave Abrams	...	Slammer
Jon Carlo Alvarez	...	Terry
Annalise Amos	...	Babe
Louis Martin Braga III	...	Cute Boy #3 (as Louis Braga)
Todd Brotze	...	Neil
Fontana Butterfield	...	Finicky Customer
Brandi Chastain	...	Herself
Janine de Boisblanc	...	Kate
Lee Fruman	...	Rockers Coach
Sam Gibbs	...	PA Announcer
Devon Graye	...	Cute Boy #1
Drew Letchworth	...	Mr. Arthur
Paige Mead	...	Jessica
Christopher Meehan	...	PCA Leader
Elise Minvielle	...	Abigail
Anna Olson	...	Ice Cream Kid
Geoffrey Olson	...	Ice Cream Kid
Debra Orenstein	...	Harried Mother
Shea Parker	...	Cute Boy #2
Timothy Roman Rodriquez	...	State Cup Referee
David Rosenthal	...	Game Announcer
Antonio Ruiz Jr.	...	Student
Evan Sabara	...	Kid
Joe Sheehan	...	Crushers Coach
Jessica Skelton	...	Cheerleader
Jennifer Smith	...	Steph
Stephen Steelman	...	Blondie
Kelly Swietzer	...	Wendy
Julian Vaca	...	Young Henry

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

USA:G

Filming Locations:

Albany, California, USA

Company:

Summertime Films

Trivia:

The movie was filmed in summer 2005, but was released in 2007.

Goofs:

Factual errors: During a soccer game the time is not counted down, as the clock never stops. The clock counts from 0 to 45 minutes, and injury time is added on, sometimes requiring the clock to go above 45 minutes..

Quotes:

[to Sara]
Tutti: Don't look now, but tamale boys are drooling with regret.

Soundtrack:

LIKE YOU DO

An above average teen flick

This film is about a teenage girl pursuing her dream to become the youngest player in the national soccer team.

"Her Best Move" is a typical teen flick. The lead character, Sara, faces school, parents, romance and pal problems. It's predictable and formulaic, but I enjoyed it. It's light hearted and fun, jokes are good, and most importantly it is not stupid or vulgar like some teen flicks are. It's even got a serious subplot of parental conflict! The final tournament is well made, it is actually exciting even to a person who is completely indifferent to the sport. "Her Best Move" is a n above average brain off film to kill time with.