"Vision comes from within"
When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe handicapped life or bravely return to the life he once knew and the sport he still loves.
Mark Hapka
Travis Freeman
Bram Hoover
Jerry Baker
Stephen Lang
Coach Farris
Max Adler
Cameron Marshall
Alexa PenaVega
Ashley
Dylan Baker
Larry Freeman
Kim Zimmer
Mary Freeman
Becky Ann Baker
Patty Wheatley
Timothy Busfield
Duncan
When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe handicapped life or bravely return to the life he once knew and the sport he still loves.
In my opinion, I found this film to be quite good, though there were moments where it could have delved deeper into the story. Despite this, I believe it achieved what it set out to do and was well-executed. It's perplexing to see the low scores and negative reviews from others, as I feel that the movie does deliver on its promises. While it may not be flawless, it certainly doesn't deserve the harsh criticism it has received. "23 Blast" is a decent film worth checking out. I recommend giving it a chance and watching it for yourself to see that it has its own merits. While it may not be a groundbreaking masterpiece, it's a movie that you can sit through and find enjoyment in.
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