Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot follows eight of the top high school basketball players in the country as they prepare for a game at Harlem’s legendary Rucker Park. Combining highlight-reel footage with a phenomenal soundtrack befitting director Adam Yauch’s Beastie Boy pedigree, it’s slick fast-paced, and legitimately fun to watch. Shot in 2006, the film features NBA players (Michael Beasley, Tyreke Evans, Kevin Love, among others) before their professional debuts. As far as documentaries go, it’s pretty light, but what it lacks in weight and social commentary it makes up for in sheer entertainment value.
Without a doubt, audio/visual synthesis is the most compelling aspect of Gunnin’. It uses flashy visuals for visceral thrills, with a cool trading card motif complementing the in-depth player profiles. The soundtrack matches the imagery stride for stride, in several instances elevating the film.
Essentially, Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot watches like perfectly scored highlights. The profiles build up nicely to the game, but the movie takes a while to get to there, so give it time to hit its stride. But if you want a light, watchable documentary, or if you enjoy watching basketball in any capacity, Gunnin’ is certainly worth your time.
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