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Parents' Guide to

All You've Got

By Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Great music camouflages a messy movie.

Movie PG-13 2006 93 minutes
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MovieLover4Lyfe
MovieLover4Lyfe Adult
October 29, 2010
age 13+
I agree with CSM, this movie is a mess.The plot is lacking and other than the music I don't see any reason to watch.
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What's the Story?

It seems like the movie business has finally caught on that Title IX means something in girls' lives: Movies about girls playing basketball, surfing, and even doing gymnastics have made it cool for a girl to break a sweat. Unfortunately, that ball stops here: There's a reason ALL YOU'VE GOT went direct to video. Behind the great music and some empathetic characters is a mess of plot, character, and story development.

There are extended breaks in the plot for poorly veiled music videos and some of the most egregious product placement ever seen. All of these are worthy topics for discussion, and if this movie suffers from anything, it's from too much good intention. If you must watch, watch for the music. Groove to Ciara's tunes and enjoy performances by Frankie J, Lil' Rob, and Play-N-Skills. But don't expect to leave this film anything but confused, and maybe wanting to buy some music.

Is It Any Good?

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Gabby's struggle to face her demons and go after her goal -- to win the one volleyball scholarship at the University of Southern California -- grips you. At the girls' high school basketball state championship, the upper-class private school Madonnas face off against the Phantoms from South-Central. The Phantoms got flava, they've got songs, and they've got the skills. They beat the Madonnas and celebrate in backyard barbeques with their family. But when the Madonnas' school burns down, the three top players from the Madonnas, Lauren (Sarah Mason), Kaitlin (Taylor Cole) and Becca (singer Ciara) transfer to Cathedral High, home of the Phantoms. In one poignant subplot, Gabby wins the game but loses her father and then her boyfriend.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how the drive to become a great player can lead to cheating. Do you let your ambition get the best of you? In what situations do you work hard to get along with others and how do you help unify your "team" of friends and family?

Movie Details

  • In theaters: May 23, 2006
  • On DVD or streaming: May 23, 2006
  • Cast: Adrienne Bailon , Efren Ramirez , Faizon Love
  • Director: Neema Barnette
  • Inclusion Information: Female directors, Black directors, Latino actors, Black actors
  • Studio: MTV Films
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Run time: 93 minutes
  • MPAA rating: PG-13
  • MPAA explanation: some drug content and language.
  • Last updated: February 24, 2022

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