Trophy Kids (2013)

disgusting, overrated, pointless

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

One of the most depressing movies I have seen. LEAVE COACHING TO THE COACHES. The level of incompetence shown by the parents is unbelievable. They have killed their kids childhood and their relationship with their children for the sake of trying to achieve their own unfulfilled dreams. HAVING A KID DOES NOT MAKE YOU A COACH !!!!!! AND IT SURE AS HELL DOES NOT MAKE YOU A GOOD PARENT. Watch how the golf coach interacted with the little girl, watch how much better the basketball kid played without his dad there. There it was in black and white.

For me sport is fun, for me sport is about being competitive but after riding my bike it is about beating my previous PB or doing well, thats my achievement.For my daughter in swimming and yes dancing it is great to see her happy winning a trophy or being in the swim team, I say to her, be the best you can then you can never say you never tried.That is all we should ask of our kids but now the money is so much, any kid with a slight bit of talent is pushed and pushed. Very few make it and the stories of the failures (they are not to me) are common all over.Money is driving parents to look at the $$ signs and not what is best for their kid. A talented and determined kid will always come through, a bullied kid will fail. I look at Andy Murray, for sure his parents and esp Mum pushed him but it is clear he is a normal functioning guy with normal emotions. It is clear he was never pushed beyond what he wanted to do and he won.On this program these parents don't see beyond themselves and their own egos and wallets, That is all that matters to them, why have kids I ask ?

This is a documentary that successfully captures the moments which really provide an insight into these children's lives. You really cannot help but feel awful for these children; whilst I appreciate there is some value for parents to push their children, the extent to which they are pushed is just disgusting. As others have mentioned, the dad of girl that was playing golf is just horrendous. How could anyone treat their child in such a way.It was particularly ironic when the parents of the two basketball players managed to get the coach fired - for 'bullying'. Absolutely awful. As the coach said, it's sad to see a generation where everyone is so heavily focused on themselves.As for the family of the football player, the car ride scene was heart-wrenching. It baffles me that a parent would think that they would gain respect by speaking to children in such a way. The mother knew what was wrong with the way her child was spoken to, although lacks backbone to stand up for her opinions. The father though, goodness. No words.It's definitely an interesting insight into the lives of kids who are being pushed to the limit and beyond by their parents - and I do not say this in a positive manner. A must watch for all parents, to observe what NOT to do.

Why don't these kids try harder? What excellent parents, putting their lives aside to help their kids achieve their dreams. If only the kids were more grateful for having such loving parents. It's important to be the best and their parents have all the knowledge they need in life. They need to do better at listening and doing exactly what their parents say and they'll succeed in life. It's for the kids' benefit that they put away childish things and strive to be the best athlete they can be in their favorite sport. The coaches and referees are constantly standing in the kids' way, and god. It shows just how great any kid can be as an athlete if they had a parent that loved them that much.