'Wolves' 2017 Movie: Critics Diss Film's Cliché Elements But Applauds Michael Shannon's Acting

"Wolves" 2017 will be out on March 23, 2017. The film, starring Michael Shannon, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival last year. The Carla Gugino film revolves around a high school student who gets the chance to go to Cornell University with a basketball scholarship, but he encounters problems when his father gambles away his education.

Michael Shannon's antagonistic character shines in the "Wolves" 2017 film

The story is dramatic with strong and magnetic performances, especially from Michael Shannon, who plays the gambling father, Lee. His character is an alcoholic writer who drains his son's education funds, rendering them near destitute and leaving his son, Anthony (Taylor John Smith), with no way to continue high school or get to college.

According to Collider, a new trailer reveals Anthony's journey to rise above his situation. The film is directed by Bart Freundlich and Carla Gugino. There was generally a positive reception of the "Wolves" 2017 movie, generally due to Shannon's powerful performance as a self-destructive and self-pitying father.

"Wolves" 2017 has cliché elements but adheres well to the sports drama sentiment

Variety reviewed the film last year when it was shown during the Tribeca Film Festival. The publication wrote that it was "nearly undone by rusty clichés". The "Wolves" 2017 movie spends most of the time building the downfall of their father-son relationship. Lee is an English teacher and writer who gives writing tips that can also be applied to the film itself.

Lee gambles his family's future away to reflect his own misfortune. He had a stellar basketball career before his own father ruined his career. One of the things to watch out for in this sports drama movie is the basketball matches. The "Wolves" 2017 movie will appease sports fans who want to see stunning stunt work and athletic skills on the basketball court.

Those who like the underdog success story will appreciate the "Wolves" 2017 movie. The film also culminates with a championship game, where Anthony must convince the Cornell coach to give him a scholarship. It's been done before and others might find it cliché, although it is still an inspiring element in a sports drama.