Brian's Song
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Movie Reviews of Brian's Song
Movie Review: ONE OF THE GREAT SPORTS STORIES!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This 1971 EMMY AWARD winning film about the friendship between Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo of the Chicago Bears is one of the great sports and human interest stories. Brian & Gale were rookies together in 1965, both running backs and great college football players. They became the first black and white players to room together on the Bears. It's hard to believe it was only 40 years ago and many teams still had not broken the racial barriers off the field. I remember watching it on TV when it first aired and it was as good or better the 2nd time. Their friendship transcended their racial difference and their competition for the same position into a genuine love and respect for each other. As Gale experiences a potential career ending injury and Brian is diagnosed with cancer, their friendship grows into something very special. The selflessness of Brian helping Gale to recover from his injury which will ultimately put him back on the bench after replacing Gale is an inspiration. A great family film and especially for young athletes. Many clips of Gale's outstanding touchdown runs and he was one of the all time greats. Have a kleenix handy for the end. Enjoy!! [...]
Movie Review: Probably like 'Rocky' (I) it's not about sports
Summary: 5 Stars
I took this title from a movie review from Gene Shalit, the TV on in the living room while I was shaving, and Mr. Shalit said "I saw Rocky last night and it's not about boxing."
'Brian's Song' is really a well done, ahead of its time movie about friendship, loyalty, class lines, racism and death. Especially the dilemma we have in understanding the death of the young.
When Piccolo played for the Bears he was, at a very high level, an average (if that) running back. Even to this day, by comparison, #40 was and is a Chicago sports legend.
Bill Dee plays Gale Sayers with the same reserve, one could imagine, as Sayers was in the late 60's early 70's. And Caen plays Brian in the same way you can imagine Piccolo was, just grateful as all hell to be there.
Kudos to Jack Warden who plays the Papa Bear (best role still may be Paul Newman's mentor in Verdict) extremely well. The real benefit of a short (1 hour and 14 minutes) TV movie was that it was made so well.
Good movie. Well done. Still raises points we have yet to resolve, death and racism. 5 stars. Larry SCantlebury
Movie Review: It let's you see what you're made of
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember it was shortly after my divorce and I was laying on the sofa fliping through the channels and happened on Brian's Song. I'm 61 years old and to this day I have never been so moved by any film. I remember many films over the years where I teared up and had trouble talking but I've never had a movie hit me as Brian's Song did when I was laying on that sofa. I was glad I didn't have anyone else around because I cried like a baby and couldn't stop for some time. The story is about true friendship not something that's manufactured it's real and honest and something we all wish we had which is a friend that you can count on no matter what. It touches me just as much today as it did many years ago.Movie Review: The Best Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I just need to say I am looking at this movie as I am writing this for about the 100th time, still with tears running down my face. I have loved this movie every since it came out when I was 10 years old. With the lost of my father the year before the movie really touched me and made my mother never want to look at it again. Then growing up with old timeer stopping me to tell me I looked so much like the real Gale Sayers made me love the movie even more. Now with what is running through my blood and not knowing what will happen to me all I can think of now is my best friend of 25 years and him standing by my side. As you can see this move has really been a part of my life almost all my life.Movie Review: Brian's Song
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on Gale Sayers's autobiography, this indelible made-for-TV movie tells the true story of a friendship born through football that ends tragically. Coming off his success in "The Godfather," Caan is terrific as the spirited Piccolo, whose gutsy yet graceful attitude inspires Sayers (played with quiet, rookie confidence by Williams) to achieve his full potential. The craggy, always reliable Jack Warden co-stars as Bears Coach George Halas, and Shelly Fabares (from TV's "Donna Reed Show") is also solid as Brian's steadfast wife, Joy. This poignant, inspirational tale unfolds over just 75 minutes, but keep the Kleenex handy, as few remain unmoved by the end.