The director Rod Lurie has had an eclectic career that often tilts toward the dark side — he has made films about the nitty-gritty of politics (“Nothing But the Truth,” “The Contender”), he did the remake of “Straw Dogs,” and he reached a new peak of artistry with “The Outpost” (2019), in which he drew on his experience as a combat veteran to craft a staggeringly authentic war film about the conflict in Afghanistan.
Given that track record, it’s a surprise to see Lurie direct a heart-tugging faith-based football drama released by Angel Studios. “The Senior” is a straight-down-the-middle-of-the-plate crowd-pleaser that’s been fashioned out of a true-life fairy tale:
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