June 30, 2026
The Underdog's Roar: 'Will the Goat's Epic Rise'
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RSS Feed In this episode of *Movies First*, Chris and Jessica dive into the delightful animated sports film *GOAT*, which tells the heartwarming story of a small goat with dreams as big as his heart. Set in a vibrant world where Roarball—a thrilling twist on basketball—is dominated by powerful animals like rhinos and polar bears, our protagonist Will Harris faces the ultimate underdog challenge. The hosts discuss how the film cleverly plays with the concept of the "greatest of all time" while delivering a narrative filled with humor, determination, and relatable themes of teamwork and self-belief.
With a standout performance from the voice cast, particularly the dynamic relationship between Will and his idol, Jet Fillmore, the Black Panther, the story unfolds as Jet navigates the transition from star to mentor. Chris and Jessica explore the complexities of Jet's character, who must learn to embrace teamwork and let others shine, making her arc just as compelling as Will's journey.
The episode highlights the film's tension as Will fights not only for his place on the team but also to prove his worth in a world that underestimates him. The stakes are high with a struggling team and Will's personal challenges, including couch surfing and financial struggles. The hosts also touch on the intriguing character of Flo Everson, the Warthog team owner, whose motives add an extra layer of complexity to the narrative.
As the story builds towards an epic showdown against the rival team led by the fierce Mayne Attraction, Chris and Jessica emphasize the emotional core of the film—Will's relationship with his late mother, whose unwavering belief in him serves as his greatest motivation. The discussion also praises the stunning animation from the studio behind *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse*, showcasing a creatively immersive world filled with a variety of animals and breathtaking visuals.
With a PG rating and a solid score of 7 out of 10, this episode invites listeners to revel in the uplifting spirit of *GOAT*, a film that beautifully blends action, humor, and heart. Join Chris and Jessica as they celebrate the joy of sports, the importance of believing in oneself, and the magic of underdog stories that resonate with audiences of all ages.
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Chris: Okay, so imagine this, a goat. Not just any
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goat, but a little goat trying to make it big
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in a sport dominated by animals like rhinos,
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gorillas and polar bears. That's the premise
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of this animated sports movie. And honestly,
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it's kind of genius.
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Jessica: Oh, uh, I love that setup already. It's such
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a clever way to play with the idea of the
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goat greatest of all time, while also making
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it literal. And the fact that it's a
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sports movie with animals, that's such a fun
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twist on the classic underdog story.
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Chris: Exactly. Will Harris, the goat is this
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scrappy little guy with big dreams of playing
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Roarball, which is basically basketball, but
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with a wild, animalistic twist. The game is
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dominated by these massive, powerful animals.
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And Will is constantly underestimated because
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of his size, but he's got heart, skill
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and determination, which makes him such an
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easy character to root for.
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Jessica: And then there's Jet Fillmore, the Black
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Panther, who's a five time All Star and
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Will's idol. She's this larger than life
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figure who's been dominating the game for
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years, but she's also at the tail end of her
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career. It sounds like her story is just as
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compelling as Will's.
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Chris: Oh, absolutely. Jet's arc is all
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about learning to let go of the spotlight and
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embrace the idea of teamwork. She's been
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the star for so long that it's hard for her
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to step back and let others shine. But as the
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story unfolds, she realizes that Roarball
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isn't just about individual glory, it's
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about the team.
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Jessica: And that's such a relatable theme, isn't it?
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Whether it's sports, work or life in general,
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there comes a point where you have to trust
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others and share the load. It's a lesson
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that's hard to learn, but so important.
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Chris: And then you've got Flo Everson, the
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Warthog team owner who brings Will onto the
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team. She's such a fascinating
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character because her motives are so
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questionable. She doesn't bring Will on
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because she believes in him. She does it as a
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publicity stunt. After seeing a viral video
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of him playing. It adds this extra layer of
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tension to the story.
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Jessica: Right, because Will isn't just fighting to
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prove himself on the court m he's also
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fighting to prove that he belongs there in
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the first place. And the stakes are so
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high. The Thorns jets team
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are struggling and Will is broke, couch
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surfing with friends because he can't pay his
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rent. It's such a modern twist, isn't it?
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The idea that a viral Moment can change
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everything.
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Chris: It really is. And it's also a reminder of how
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fleeting that kind of fame can be. Will
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gets his shot, but it's not handed to him. He
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has to fight for every second of game time.
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And when he finally gets his chance, it's
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because Jet is fouled out. Talk about
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pressure.
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Jessica: And that moment is such a turning point,
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isn't it? It's like the universe is saying,
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okay, Will, uh, here's your chance. What are
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you going to do with it? And he steps
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up. That's what makes his story so
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inspiring. He doesn't let the doubters or
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even his own self doubt stop him.
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Chris: And then there's Manet Attraction, the
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Andalusian horse who's Jet's arch rival.
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I mean, what a name. Mayne Attraction.
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He's this larger than life character who's
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clearly a, ah, force to be reckoned with. The
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rivalry between him and Jet adds another
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layer of tension to the story.
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Jessica: Definitely. And the final showdown between
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the Thorns and main attractions, Team Magma,
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is where everything comes together. It's not
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just about winning the championship. It's
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about redemption, teamwork and legacy. For
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Jet, it's her last chance to go out on top.
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For, uh, Will, it's his chance to prove that
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he belongs. The stakes couldn't be higher.
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Chris: And then there's the emotional core of the
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story. Will's relationship with his late
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mother, the fact that she believed in him
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even when no one else did is such a powerful
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motivator for him. It's a reminder that
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sometimes all it takes is one person
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believing in you to keep you going.
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Jessica: Absolutely. And I think that's what makes
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this movie resonate on such a deep level.
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Yes, it's about sports and competition, but
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it's also about family, mentorship and self
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belief. Those are themes that anyone can
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relate to, whether you're a sports fan or
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not.
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Chris: And let's talk about the animation for a
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second. I mean, this is from the same studio
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that brought us across the spider verse.
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So, you know, the visuals are going to be top
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notch. The attention to detail, the shoes,
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the clothing, the soundtrack, it all makes
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the world of Roarball feel so immersive and
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real.
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Jessica: And because it's animated, they can push the
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boundaries in ways that live action just
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can't. Playing Roarball on ice
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in the desert, it's so creative and
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visually stunning. And the sheer variety
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of animals. They've included a Komodo dragon,
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a polar bear, an ostrich. It's like a
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zoo came to life on the court.
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Chris: And then you've got Stephen Curry as a
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producer and the voice of Lenny Williamson,
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the giraffe. I m mean, talk about a perfect
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fit. Curry's experience as a four time
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NBA champion brings so much
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authenticity to the film. You can tell that
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he and the filmmakers really wanted to
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capture the spirit of sports both on and
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off the court.
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Jessica: Exactly. And, and I think that authenticity
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is what sets this movie apart. It's not just
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about the game. It's about the culture, the
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camaraderie, and even the dirty dealings
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behind the scenes. It's a full picture of
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what it means to be part of a team and to
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chase a dream.
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Chris: At the end of the day, it's just fun. It's
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good humored, it's high energy and it's got a
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little bit of everything. Action, drama,
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humor, and heart. It's the kind of movie that
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invites you to ride the highs and lows right
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along with the characters.
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Jessica: And that good versus evil theme, while
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familiar, feels fresh because of the unique
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twists they've put on it. It's not just about
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defeating the bad guys. It's about overcoming
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personal obstacles and learning to work
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together. That's a message that never gets
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old.
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Chris: So a, uh, PG rating and a, uh, solid 7 out of
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10 sounds like a movie that's perfect for
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families, sports fans and. And anyone who
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loves a good underdog story. I mean, who
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wouldn't want to see a little goat take on
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the bigs and come out on top?
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Jessica: Exactly. It's one of those movies that leaves
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you feeling uplifted and inspired. And
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honestly, isn't that what we all need
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Chris: Okay, so imagine this, a goat. Not just any
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goat, but a little goat trying to make it big
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in a sport dominated by animals like rhinos,
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gorillas and polar bears. That's the premise
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of this animated sports movie. And honestly,
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it's kind of genius.
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Jessica: Oh, uh, I love that setup already. It's such
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a clever way to play with the idea of the
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goat greatest of all time, while also making
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it literal. And the fact that it's a
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sports movie with animals, that's such a fun
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twist on the classic underdog story.
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Chris: Exactly. Will Harris, the goat is this
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scrappy little guy with big dreams of playing
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Roarball, which is basically basketball, but
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with a wild, animalistic twist. The game is
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dominated by these massive, powerful animals.
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And Will is constantly underestimated because
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of his size, but he's got heart, skill
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and determination, which makes him such an
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easy character to root for.
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Jessica: And then there's Jet Fillmore, the Black
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Panther, who's a five time All Star and
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Will's idol. She's this larger than life
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figure who's been dominating the game for
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years, but she's also at the tail end of her
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career. It sounds like her story is just as
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compelling as Will's.
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Chris: Oh, absolutely. Jet's arc is all
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about learning to let go of the spotlight and
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embrace the idea of teamwork. She's been
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the star for so long that it's hard for her
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to step back and let others shine. But as the
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story unfolds, she realizes that Roarball
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isn't just about individual glory, it's
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about the team.
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Jessica: And that's such a relatable theme, isn't it?
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Whether it's sports, work or life in general,
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there comes a point where you have to trust
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others and share the load. It's a lesson
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that's hard to learn, but so important.
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Chris: And then you've got Flo Everson, the
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Warthog team owner who brings Will onto the
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team. She's such a fascinating
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character because her motives are so
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questionable. She doesn't bring Will on
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because she believes in him. She does it as a
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publicity stunt. After seeing a viral video
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of him playing. It adds this extra layer of
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tension to the story.
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Jessica: Right, because Will isn't just fighting to
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prove himself on the court m he's also
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fighting to prove that he belongs there in
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the first place. And the stakes are so
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high. The Thorns jets team
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are struggling and Will is broke, couch
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surfing with friends because he can't pay his
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rent. It's such a modern twist, isn't it?
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The idea that a viral Moment can change
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everything.
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Chris: It really is. And it's also a reminder of how
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fleeting that kind of fame can be. Will
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gets his shot, but it's not handed to him. He
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has to fight for every second of game time.
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And when he finally gets his chance, it's
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because Jet is fouled out. Talk about
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pressure.
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Jessica: And that moment is such a turning point,
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isn't it? It's like the universe is saying,
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okay, Will, uh, here's your chance. What are
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you going to do with it? And he steps
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up. That's what makes his story so
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inspiring. He doesn't let the doubters or
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even his own self doubt stop him.
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Chris: And then there's Manet Attraction, the
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Andalusian horse who's Jet's arch rival.
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I mean, what a name. Mayne Attraction.
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He's this larger than life character who's
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clearly a, ah, force to be reckoned with. The
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rivalry between him and Jet adds another
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layer of tension to the story.
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Jessica: Definitely. And the final showdown between
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the Thorns and main attractions, Team Magma,
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is where everything comes together. It's not
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just about winning the championship. It's
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about redemption, teamwork and legacy. For
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Jet, it's her last chance to go out on top.
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he belongs. The stakes couldn't be higher.
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Chris: And then there's the emotional core of the
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story. Will's relationship with his late
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mother, the fact that she believed in him
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even when no one else did is such a powerful
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motivator for him. It's a reminder that
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sometimes all it takes is one person
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believing in you to keep you going.
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Jessica: Absolutely. And I think that's what makes
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this movie resonate on such a deep level.
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Yes, it's about sports and competition, but
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it's also about family, mentorship and self
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belief. Those are themes that anyone can
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relate to, whether you're a sports fan or
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not.
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Chris: And let's talk about the animation for a
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second. I mean, this is from the same studio
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that brought us across the spider verse.
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So, you know, the visuals are going to be top
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notch. The attention to detail, the shoes,
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the clothing, the soundtrack, it all makes
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the world of Roarball feel so immersive and
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real.
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Jessica: And because it's animated, they can push the
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boundaries in ways that live action just
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can't. Playing Roarball on ice
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in the desert, it's so creative and
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visually stunning. And the sheer variety
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of animals. They've included a Komodo dragon,
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a polar bear, an ostrich. It's like a
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zoo came to life on the court.
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Chris: And then you've got Stephen Curry as a
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producer and the voice of Lenny Williamson,
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the giraffe. I m mean, talk about a perfect
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fit. Curry's experience as a four time
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NBA champion brings so much
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authenticity to the film. You can tell that
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he and the filmmakers really wanted to
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capture the spirit of sports both on and
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off the court.
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Jessica: Exactly. And, and I think that authenticity
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is what sets this movie apart. It's not just
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about the game. It's about the culture, the
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camaraderie, and even the dirty dealings
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behind the scenes. It's a full picture of
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what it means to be part of a team and to
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chase a dream.
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Chris: At the end of the day, it's just fun. It's
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good humored, it's high energy and it's got a
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little bit of everything. Action, drama,
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humor, and heart. It's the kind of movie that
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invites you to ride the highs and lows right
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along with the characters.
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Jessica: And that good versus evil theme, while
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familiar, feels fresh because of the unique
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twists they've put on it. It's not just about
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defeating the bad guys. It's about overcoming
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personal obstacles and learning to work
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together. That's a message that never gets
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old.
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Chris: So a, uh, PG rating and a, uh, solid 7 out of
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10 sounds like a movie that's perfect for
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families, sports fans and. And anyone who
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loves a good underdog story. I mean, who
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wouldn't want to see a little goat take on
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the bigs and come out on top?
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Jessica: Exactly. It's one of those movies that leaves
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you feeling uplifted and inspired. And
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honestly, isn't that what we all need
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sometimes?
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