He Got Game Full Movie Review Clip
0In this episode of Triple Feature, Mark Radulich and Robert Winfree review He Got Game (1998), the powerful sports drama written and directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington and NBA star Ray Allen. The film follows the story of Jake Shuttlesworth (Washington), a prison inmate temporarily released in exchange for convincing his estranged son, Jesus Shuttlesworth (Allen), the nation’s top basketball prospect, to play for the governor’s alma mater.
Mark and Jason explore the film’s themes of father-son relationships, pressure on young athletes, exploitation in college sports, and redemption. They discuss Denzel Washington’s nuanced performance, Ray Allen’s surprisingly strong acting debut, and Spike Lee’s distinct directorial style that blends gritty realism with artistic flourishes. With its unforgettable soundtrack by Public Enemy and raw look at the intersection of family, ambition, and commerce in sports, He Got Game remains one of the most profound basketball films ever made. Does it still resonate today? Tune in as Triple Feature gives their full-court analysis.