Amateur review

Excited, Terron joins the team without a second thought, looking forward to giving his passion all of his attention while getting help for his learning disability at this new school. Not only was the film released the Friday after the National Championship game between Villanova and Michigan, but it follows a wave of scandal in involving countless college basketball players. News broke right before March Madness got underway that many current and former college basketball players were given thousands of dollars to play for specific schools as well as sign with certain agents once they turned pro. Reports cited blue chip programs such as Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, North Carolina, and many, many more for offering benefits to players and their families. Other outlets later disputed that report, however. This scandal is even separate from the Louisville debacle, which is an entirely different animal on its own.

Sign In. Amateur Hide Spoilers. Amateur is a simple story that shows the struggles of a talented young basketball player to fit on his new team.

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Skip to Content. Movie explores themes such as the oversized influence of money and endorsements in sports, whether or not student athletes should be paid, especially when talented "star" athletes help bring in millions of dollars to their school and school's athletic programs, and the long-term consequences of concussions in sports. Terron, an immensely talented basketball player at 14, keeps his integrity in the face of questionable ethics from his father as well as his coach, the hazing of jealous teammates, and the pressure to win on the court. When he makes mistakes, he owns up to them, and tries to find ways to make it right. Some bullying and hazing as Terron joins a college prep team while still an 8th grader, surrounded by much older teammates.