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Halle Berry, James Belushi, Casey Affleck, Eliza Dushku, Kevin Tighe ... see more see more... , Anthony Ruivivar , Dante Basco , Bill Hunter , Steve Zahn

Loosely based on a true account, this family drama centers on a group of aimless Hawaiian teens who with the support of two inspirational teachers turn their lives around by building a solar powered c... read more read more...ar and racing it across the Australian outback during the World Solar Challenge. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Charles T. Kanganis

Release Date: March 22, 1996

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DVD Release Date: April 30, 2002

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  • sanjurosamurai
    January 15, 2011
    sanjurosamurai
    entertaining flick
  • deano
    May 16, 2008
    deano
    This film has its heart in the right place but is just another mediocre teen-misfits-make-good movie. A real-life story of determination and courage turned into formulaic mush.
  • magnum32004
    October 31, 2007
    magnum32004
    Inspiring and humorous true-life story for the whole famly.
  • panta2
    May 28, 2012
    panta2
    Feel good comedy-drama with a nice story and actors like Halle Berry and James Belushi in it! Story is is loosely based on the true story of the Konawaena High School Solar Car Team, which finished 18th in the 1990 World Solar Challenge and was written by Barry Morrow, who had sh... read moreared the 1988 Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay for Rain Man.

    Of course, do not expect originality in this one like in The Rain Man... most of it is corny, using clichés and most of the time is very predictable! Still, you can enjoy the exciting spectacle of the race but the big positive for this movie is the attitude and the heart it has! If you want to teach your teenagers how to set aside their differences and insecurities to bond as a team - this is a right tool. This movie won't open your horizons or bring novelties but it's still uplifting experience.

    Light entertainment with right message.
  • ileo
    December 15, 2007
    ileo
    Great movie!
  • ghostek
    March 18, 2007
    ghostek
    I just watched it lastnight and it was excellent. Great cast! Shows how minorities can come together and show that there is no real minorities in the world. Racing solar cars they built, nothing gets better....lol
  • KentAron
    September 13, 2006
    KentAron
    The first movie ever saw with Halle Berry and she was fucking HOT back then.The movie isn't great, but the idea and the story are awesome.

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Clint Morris
September 19, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Far from groundbreaking, but a bit of fun

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
May 8, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

A spunky film that celebrates a school teacher's enthusiasm and its positive effect on students. Full Review

Leonard Klady
March 26, 2009
Leonard Klady, Variety

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Esther Iverem
January 1, 2000
Esther Iverem, Washington Post

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Peter Stack
January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

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January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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March 22, 1996
Entertainment Weekly

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Chuck O'Leary
May 7, 2007
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com

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