Alien at the Movies

The Nomads

Based on a 2013 true story, 2 transplanted North Philly high school teachers (Tika Sumpter & Donovan Tate) start a boys rugby team in the midst of a huge financial deficit where 3 schools were combined into one. This is the classic underdog story where individuals struggle against the odds, challenge themselves to do better, & learn to work as a team all under a rugby metaphor. It’s predictable but entertaining as the setups do telegraph where the plot is going. This movie is a feel good inspirational film worth viewing.

Alien gives it 2½ “scrum” stars out of 4.