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mvie mu-1003886: "Chariots Of Fire" Reinforces That It's Better To Be In The Race Than Watching It!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:18:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - There are very few films I have watched that have to do with sports, much less racing. In fact, the only one that comes instantly to mind is "Seabiscuit" (reviewed at: http://www.epinions.com/conten
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mvie mu-1003886: Running For Glory And Purpose

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 01:51:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pmills1210 - Two runners from entirely different backgrounds shared a common bond. They were two of England's fastest runners in the era just after World War I. One came from a privileged family, yet was not always greeted warmly because of his religion. The other...

mvie mu-1003886: Two Chariots of Fire Rock the Paris Olympic Games of 1924

Tue, 1 Nov 2005 03:06:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author metalluk - And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here...

mvie mu-1003886: My inner six-year-old was disappointed in Chariots of Fire ~ My thirty-year-old self was satisfied.

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:43:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dramastef - When I was six, my dad took me to see Chariots of Fire in the theater. What I’ve remembered from the movie these past twenty-four years is Vangelis’ chill-inducing score, and the group of young men, clad in white shirts and shorts, running on the...

mvie mu-1003886: Chariots A Fire For Today

Mon, 7 May 2001 15:36:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TrekkieFan2000 - Many people are very familiar with this movie, and have seen it before. This was one that was quite popular when I was growing up, and I feel it is still worth much named recognition even yet today. Who would have ever thought that a movie of this era...

mvie mu-1003886: ANNJSEC IS A FILMSTAR! ! !

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 10:42:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ANNJSEC - Watching Chariots of Fire on the television for the umpteenth time a day or so ago, I suddenly realised here was a film on which I could write an opinion. Not only that, but I can add some little trivia details which might, or might not, be of interest...

mvie mu-1003886: a feel good classic

Wed, 2 Aug 2000 10:08:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Danger_Goodson -

Every two years the world experiences an event that sparks patriotism and exhilaration in the various peoples in various countries of the world. That event is the Olympic Games. This event, which conveys passion from it’s athletes, and admiration...

mvie mu-1003886: Chariots of Fire

Tue, 9 May 2000 13:46:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ShadowDogH - Chariots of Fire is about the U.K.'s 1924 Olympic team, particularly two runners and their personal battles both on the track and off. Ben Cross and Ian Charleson star, and John Gielgud has a minor role. One of the main characters is a Jew who runs as...

mvie mu-1003886: 1924 Olympics Englands Sprint

Tue, 25 Apr 2000 02:18:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Gen.Patton - I enjoy running and I had heard from word of mouth that this was a great movie. It seams that what I heard was right, even though I run distance I still was able to enjoy this movie which focused mainly on sprinting. The entire movie builds up to the...

mvie mu-1003886: True, Fascinating, and Terrific

Sat, 25 Dec 1999 15:07:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgscmwa - "Chariots of Fire" which was based on a true story is a touching, suspenseful, and emotionally charged. This tremendous underdog was able to sneak away with top honors at the academy awards with "Best Picture", "Best Screen...

mvie mu-1003886: A boon to the Olympic movement

Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:22:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Kidnykid - I am a certified Olympics junkie, and am thus predisposed to like this movie. However, this movie exceeded my rather inflated expectations.

Ian Charleson in particular deserves mention. He convinced me that he was indeed his character - a...