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The movie Uncle Drew was directed by Charles Stone III and written by Jay Longino. The film was produced by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey. The film features Ky

Uncle Drew Movie Review

Uncle Drew Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Uncle Drew"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 29-06-2018
3 / 5.0
3.42 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Marty Bowen
  • Wyck Godfrey
  • Music Director:
  • Editor:
  • Jeff Freeman
  • Sean Valla
  • Director:
  • Charles Stone III
  • Costume Designer:
  • Johnetta Boone
  • First Assistant Director:
  • Benita Allen
  • Co-Producer:
  • Adam Harter
  • Jason Brown
  • Jay Longino
  • Director of Photography:
  • Crash
  • Executive Producer:
  • Erik Feig
  • Aziel Rivers
  • Perry Rogers
  • Mike Upton
  • Michael Flynn
  • Marc Gilbar
  • Colin Smeeton
  • John Fischer
  • Jeffrey Wechsler
  • Louis Arbetter
  • Casting Director:
  • Victoria Thomas
  • Still Photographer:
  • Mackie Roberts
  • Quantrell D Colbert
  • Sound Effects Editor:
  • Jesse James Garcia
  • Bruce Tanis
  • Sound Re-recording Mixer:
  • Eric Huezo
  • Terry Porter
  • Visual Effects Supervisor:
  • Mark LeDoux
  • Nicholas Johnson
  • Chris LeDoux
  • Sid Jayakar
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Jay Longino
  • Gaffer:
  • Anthony G Nakonechnyj
  • Music Editor:
  • Johnny Caruso
  • Foley Artist:
  • David Jobe
  • Production Designer:
  • Doug J Meerdink
  • Set Decorator:
  • Matthew Groves
  • Storyboard Artist:
  • Robert Castillo
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Ellen Arden
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Steve Battaglia
  • Andrea C Brotherton
  • Special Effects Technician:
  • Joshua Johnson
  • Bruce E Merlin
  • Stunt Coordinator:
  • Steven Ritzi
  • Stunt Double:
  • Kevin Marshall Pinkney
  • Visual Effects Coordinator:
  • Brianna Domont
  • Digital Compositor:
  • Duncan Key
  • Compositor:
  • Teddy Cheong
  • Tanner Bartlett
  • Visual Effects Artist:
  • Brad Kalinoski
  • Sound Mixer:
  • Michael Wynne
  • Erik H Magnus
  • Boom Operator:
  • Rob Disner
  • Max Steiner
  • Set Designer:
  • Yolande Thame
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Tinuke Adetunji
  • Bill Walton
  • Mike Epps
  • Nate Robinson
  • NeNe Leakes
  • Nick Kroll
  • Reggie Miller
  • Scoop Jackson
  • Thomas Mills
  • Lavar Walker
  • Jon Hammond
  • John Calipari
  • Kyrie Irving
  • Lil Rel Howery
  • Shaquille O Neal
  • Aaron Gordon
  • Adam Lazarre White
  • Chris Mullins
  • Chris Webber
  • Earl Monroe
  • George Gervin
  • JB Smoove
  • Wesley Witherspoon

The movie “Uncle Drew” was directed by Charles Stone III and written by Jay Longino. The film was produced by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey. The film features Kyrie Irving Kyrie Andrew Irving was born on March 23rd, 1992. >> Read More... , Lil Rel Howery Milton Howery Jr. Also known as Lil Rel Howery is >> Read More... , Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber Chris Webber is a former professional American bas >> Read More... , Reggie Miller Reggie Miller is an American Basketball player, po >> Read More... , Nate Robinson Nate Robinson is an American Sportsperson. He play >> Read More... , Lisa Leslie Lisa Leslie was born on the 7th of July in the yea >> Read More... , Erica Ash Erica Ash is an American Singer, Actress, Model, a >> Read More... , Tiffany Haddish Tiffany Haddish is an American Actress, Singer, Co >> Read More... , Nick Kroll Nick Kroll is an American Actor, Producer, Comedia >> Read More... , Aaron Gordon, Mike Epps Michael Elliot Epps also called Michael Epps is a >> Read More... , J.B. Smoove, and Thomas Mills. Christopher Lennertz Christopher Lennertz is an American Music Composer >> Read More... composed the music for the film. The film’s cinematographer was Karsten Gopinath, and the film’s editors were Jeff Freeman and Sean Valla.

Plot

The film follows Rex, played by Lil Rel Howery, a basketball player who wants to help his team win a basketball championship. However, he finds himself in a bleak situation after his teammates leave him to join his competitor Mookie, played by Nick Kroll. Just when he has lost all hope of winning the tournament, he is told to find Uncle Drew, played by Kyrie Irving, and his team. Then the film follows Rex’s journey of finding Uncle Drew and his teammates, now seniors who have settled in life. Their sports journey as men in their sixties makes for an entertaining film.

Star Performance

The players-turned-actors, such as Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, and Nate Robinson, have given stellar performances as senior citizens. All of them have made tremendous efforts in developing particular speech patterns and physical tics for their characters. Also, the film does not make use of its female star cast efficiently, and most of them have little to no screen time and impact.  

Analysis

“Uncle Drew” is a good comedy film with lots of humor. The familiar faces of basketball stars playing senior citizens are a delightful sight. Although the film could have incorporated more sports play, it is still a good comedy for a wholesome family movie night.

What’s There?

  • Famous basketball stars such as Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, and Nate Robinson
  • The film is full of humor
  • Basketball games and skills of famed basketball players

What’s Not There?

  • The film seems to have prioritized humor over showcasing the star cast’s basketball skills.
  • Female characters are one-dimensional, and four-time Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Leslie is not given the opportunity to display her skills.

Verdict  

“Uncle Drew” could have been a significantly higher-rated film if all the stars had been allowed to showcase their characters instead of prioritizing humor over the characters’ depth. The film could have focused more on basketball to attract basketball lovers. Nonetheless, “Uncle Drew” is a great comedy film with a plethora of humor and a very impressive star cast.


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