“National Champions” (2021) – “Get your popcorn ready because this is about to be a good one.” Yes, in just 72 hours, the New Orleans Superdome will host the College Football Championship. The Missouri Wolves, led by quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner LeMarcus James (Stephan James), will face the Cougars and running back Cecil Burgess (Therry Edouard) in a gridiron clash for the ages. (Note: the movie doesn’t explicitly state where the Cougars are from.) With a dizzying array of clips and commentary from familiar sports reporters during the opening,…
‘National Champions’ needs a little less talk and at least some action
