Rebound

About Rebound

The 2005 movie Rebound is a sports comedy produced by 20th Century Fox and directed by Steve Carr. It tells the story of Roy McCormick, a famous college basketball coach who is banned from college basketball for his unprofessional behavior.

In an attempt to revive his career and reputation, Roy takes up coaching at his old middle school. Despite the team's initial lack of skill, Roy manages to instill motivation and discipline in them, turning their performance around. The movie is a comedic insight into the world of sports, illustrating how even underdogs can beat the odds with determination and the right guidance.

Making/ Production

Directing the movie is Steve Carr, who is known for his other comedy productions including Next Friday and Dr. Doolittle 2. Robert Simonds contributed his expertise as the producer. Screenwriters Jon Lucas and Scott Moore have ingeniously combined elements of humor, camaraderie, and rivalry to make an entertaining storyline.

Actors

• Martin Lawrence as Roy McCormick / Preacher Don - Lawrence successfully portrays the transformation of a conceited coach into an empathetic and motivational figure.
• Megan Mullally as Principal Walsh - Mullally depicts a determined school principal, harmonizing her firm yet caring character perfectly with the storyline.
• Wendy Raquel Robinson as Jeanie Ellis - As the supportive and patient girlfriend, Robinson adds depth to her character's role in Roy's personal redemption.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Martin Lawrence's performance in the movie marked his return to a starring role in a comedy.
• Rebound became particularly popular among fans of sports-themed comedies and maintained a strong DVD sales record.
• The movie was shot in Los Angeles, California, and several scenes utilized sets from other hit movies due to studio filming.

Quotes

• "Anyone can run. But it takes a team to rebound."
• "Basketball's easy - life's hard."
• "I'm just here to try and shape young minds."

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's soundtrack most notably includes 'Rebound' by Rhymefest and 'Sweet Little Angel' by Lucille Bogan. The music, supervised by Kathy Nelson, adds to the movie's lively and humorous spirit.