Review of Uncle Drew by Kathia Woods

Uncle Drew is a delightful comedy starring comedian LiL Rel. The story revolves around Rel’s character Dax who gambled everything to formulate a winning basketball team for the Rucker. The league is supposed to help him eliminate a middle school mishap however before Dax gets an opportunity to redeem himself his star player is enticed away by Mookie the middle school rival.
Dax girlfriend Jess played by Tiffany Haddish sends him backing when she discovers his misfortune. Soon young Dax finds himself without a team, home and girlfriend. He visits the barber shop where he’s made aware of Uncle Drew. The most significant play court player in history. So what does he do he do? He looks for this Uncle Drew who ends up finding him. There is only one small matter Uncle Drew is a lot older a lot older. Seeming like a hopeless situation he accompanies him on a road trip.
Dax and Drew hit the highway to put the old team together. Uncle Drew played by Kyrie Irving is delightful. He's a combination of 70's blackness, ladies’ man, and guru. The makeup job at times was a little challenging, but the comedy was on point. Rounding out the Senior Basketball crew are Reggie Miller as Lights, Chris Webber as Preach, Nate Robinson as Boots, and Shaquille O’Neal as none other than Big Fella. Lisa Leslie is Preach's wife Petty Lou, and Erica Ash as Dax's love interest Maya and Boots Granddaughter.
Parts of this movie are predictable, but you're not watching this movie for deep thought. It’s a fun escape about misfits.

These Misfits are playing for redemption especially Dax who gets to put behind him that terrible middle school disaster. It’s about Friendship and second chances. So if you’re looking for a comedy with a little feel-good coating Uncle Drew is for you.