Let down by censorship...
3
By bubbleflubber
Sorry to say, I absolutely love the content, just not iTunes delivery method. As a coach myself, I have to admit that I respect the juxtaposition of "grown up" tykes and the coaches' controversial methods of treating "kids" like adults... albeit the smash-mouth, swearing, intensity and adult-related shaping of young football players VS. the reality that these "tykes" truly are "kids", and may be forced to unconventional training methods that involve grown-up themes, such as bickering betwixt coaches, parents, referees... and even the public. Having seen this program on Netflix, I was able to respect the uncensored, full-content delivery of being in the moment, feeling the "true intensity" as it unfolded. I wanted to purchase it immediately. However, after seeing that iTunes has kept the censored, "ok-for-TV" version of the source material, it immediately left me felt let down. Without the first portion of the contrast (i.e. the real-life swearing, intensity, etc.) being shown without restraint, the iTunes version just seems "too tame" and afraid to show the actual reality of uncensored training of the "tykes". Without that part of the juxtaposition, the contrast feels much less "real". Unfortunately, until iTunes decides to release the series, uncensored, as Netflix has, I will remain "let down". My suggestion, honestly (and I purchase ALL of my content from iTunes), is to watch the series on Netflix (if you have access to it). Then, and only then, will you see the actual reality of what these "tykes" are subject to. Just my humble opinion. Content: 5 Stars; iTunes delivery of content: 2 Stars. My rating: 3 Stars.
