Kidsday: A review of 'Crooked Arrows'
We went to the premiere of the movie "Crooked Arrows." We loved this movie because it was funny and inspirational. It is a good movie for anybody who is interested in lacrosse and team sports.
This movie is about American Indians restoring their pride in lacrosse. It starts with a flashback of Indians playing lacrosse. It fast forwards to modern times when some high school students on a reservation are playing, but aren't playing well. Then, the coach's son, Joe Logan (played by Brandon Routh), who was a former star at the preppy Coventry Academy, takes over the team.
At first, the Crooked Arrows aren't playing well, and then the coach supplies them with top lacrosse equipment. Even with better equipment, they still lose.
Then, the coach finds a 6-foot-10 Indian named Mog, who lives in the woods. He convinces Mog to play by telling him he can hit rich people. Even with Mog and the new equipment, they still lose!
After the game, the team runs up a mountain to meet a friend of the coach. The friend gives them wooden shafts for their lacrosse sticks. Then, that man takes the team into a teepee and helps them find their inner spirit. Now, the team starts winning.
For the last game, the Crooked Arrows have to face Coventry. They lose but still qualify for the playoffs. They make it to the state finals and have to face Coventry again.
The movie has an incredible ending, and you should see this film. It's rated PG-13, so it might not be right for much younger kids.
RATING: 5 of 5
Healthy eating: A poll
Almost every day, adults tell their kids to eat healthy, but most kids I know would rather eat delicious unhealthy food like cookies and chips. I did this survey to see if kids would listen to or ignore their parents. I was surprised by the results. The question is: Would you rather eat healthy food or delicious, unhealthy food. Don't continue to read until you have decided what you would pick! Here are the final results:
HEALTHY FOOD: 65
YUMMY UNHEALTHY FOODS: 35
I had a laugh when one of the fourth-grade teachers said, "I don't care! As long as it tastes good!" I choose yummy healthy food because I exercise every day, and I want to stay healthy. A lot of kids felt the same way I did.
--Kidsday Reporter Will Dickerson, 10, Southold
