Chariots of Fire

Pros: Character study; Music; Superb Acting
Cons: Long and drawn out with no great climax

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 ...

Pros: Fine cast, story, music
Cons: Nothing

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 ...

Pros: Historically accurate. Great attention to Detail
Cons: Very British

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...

Pros: Excellent story, score, and acting
Cons: It is a little long and slow at times

"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...

Pros: Excellent script transcends sports film clichés; strong performances; magnificent soundtrack; impressive period detail
Cons: Will make you long for the days when sports still had a semblance of integrity

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 ...

Pros: The acting
Cons: It's a little gentle if you prefer action/adventure movies

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...

Pros: interesting story
Cons: a little too British at times

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...

Pros: Movie that teaches about values about winning and losing.
Cons: None

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...

Pros: This is a Great running movie
Cons: Could focus on more runners

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...

Pros: Emphasizes ideals of honor and courage, true story, great music
Cons: More even treatment of all characters

This is a film for runners. It is also a film of courage, inspiration, and honor. The 1924 British Olympic Team is being assembled these are the stories of a few of the diverse group of athletes. They include a Jew, a Christian missionary from...