Celtic Pride 1996

Critics score:
9 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Stephen Holden, New York Times: Celtic Pride has ingredients that could have made for a tough knockabout farce. Unfortunately, the film, directed by Tom De Cerchio from a screenplay by Judd Apatow, doesn't know the meaning of the term 'light touch.' Read more

Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times: This is a bad time for NBA fans in Boston. Just as their beloved Celtics are about to wrap up a dismal season, with nearly 50 losses and no berth in the playoffs, Hollywood comes out with a comedy about the Celtics that's even worse than the team. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: You don't even have to be a Celtics fan to appreciate it. In fact, considering who becomes the butt of the film's ultimate joke, perhaps it's best if you're not one. Read more

Joe Leydon, Variety: An uneven but largely likable basketball-themed comedy. Read more

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Hal Hinson, Washington Post: Not only is the picture woefully short on laughs, it's also coarse, overbearing and, in places, downright insulting. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: The outcome is deeply unsatisfying. Read more