The American movie, charting the journey of the US wheelchair rugby team to the Athens Paralympics, has arrived in the UK with a crash, bang and wallop.

The title, though reminiscent of a straight-to-DVD sci-fi thriller, refers to the original name of the sport now known as wheelchair or 'quad' rugby.

Originating in North America in the 1970s, the game is played by quadriplegics - people with limited function in all four limbs - in armoured wheelchairs.

Matches are held on basketball courts between teams of four players who use speed and often brute force to get the ball over their opponents' try line.

Far from being what some might presume 'dull but worthy', this movie is an engaging tale of fierce rivalry, larger-than-life personalities and fulfilling dreams.

The action begins at the 2002 World Championships, where Team USA's 10-year dominance is under threat from a foul-mouthed Robert-Duvall lookalike on a personal revenge mission.

Soares' all-consuming desire to beat his old team is apparent from the start as the two sides move inevitably closer to an ultimate showdown at Athens 2004.

The movie blazes along nearly as fast as Zupan in his chair and there is never a dull moment with amusing and emotional story strands which could not have been scripted by Hollywood if it tried.

The climax in Athens is far from predictable, and even if you already know how both teams fared at the Games, it does not detract from an entertaining ride.

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