fwgrhouse When I saw this for the first time on video, I fell in love with it. Sure the filming is not the best, and the acting could have been better, but it makes a very good point on sticking to your dreams. It also shows that in basketball, size doesn't matter, because you can be very good if you work hard at it, and that is the same with any thing else. It also shows how tight of a relationship Maravich had with his father. I feel that this is a great movie for anyone, especially basketball players. I can guarantee that you will love this film after you see it and even though it was a low budget film, it is still very good for people of all ages

stephenaug The one-line summary above is not meant as a pun (he died of a heart condition), but is a true assessment of Pete's feeling for the game. This is a must-see movie for anyone who was a fan of basketball in the 70's. For anyone who wants to be inspired to use their god-given talents to the fullest - then, again, this is a must see movie.

Mark If you can find it, this movie is worth watching. It features superb acting and relatively good sports footage. But the most attractive thing about this movie is its family orientation. There is virtually nothing objectional in the movie, yet it doesn't suffer from a Disney-ish G-rated feeling. It seems like real life in a loving family environment. Of special note is the delicately handled relationship between Pete and his father.Overall, this is a magnificent sports movie and a great any-movie. Worth renting or buying if the opportunity presents itself.

shadowlab The movie, Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, is an excellent movie. It isn't the #1 hit at the box office type, nor does it have expensive great special effects, like many of the movies of today have. It is simply a story of Pete Maravich, a young boy who's whole life is about basketball. He is inspired by his father who seems to be the only one with faith in him. I am a basketball player and ever since I was a young child going to basketball camp our coach would play this movie every year. It motivates us. To this day we love it when Coach says we are going to watch it. We know every line and appreciate the movie. It is a great motivational movie, I definitely recommend it!