Four Minutes
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Movie Reviews of Four Minutes
Movie Review: great and on time!
Summary: 5 Stars
the dvd was in great conditions and it was delivered on time. all I expect when buying a dvd. thanks!Movie Review: Education is ore important than Sports? Really!
Summary: 4 Stars
When I was in High School, I was approached by one of the better baseball teams to request that I consider playing baseball in that organization. When I declined the representative of the team was surprised, and he asked why I had said "no". He was much taken aback when I told him that I wanted to go to college. I was reminded of this when I watched this movie. How can anyone even think of school when they have athletic gifts? This, to me, stood out above the actual story. I happen to have been a young man when Roger Bannister broke the four minute mile. I was as excited about it as were the people in this movie. I think it would be a good idea for every Coach, in all sports, would take the time to show this movie to every team they coach, every year. Then, they should have a team discussion of it followed by an assignment to write ( Yes, Write ) a report on why education is more important than playing ball.By the way, I am not now nor have I ever been a teacher. I gave the movie four stars because I thought that some of the acting, and parts of the script, could have been improved.Movie Review: "Six Seconds Off The Impossible ~ The Last Great Quest"
Summary: 4 Stars
This ESPN pproduction of the factual story of British doctor/runner Roger Bannister and his quest to become the first man to run the mile in less than four minutes is a well done film offering not only an enjoyable sports movie focusing on the world of track and field in the early 50's before commercialism and steroids became commonplace, but also provides a nostalgic glimpse into the Post-WW II psyche of Great Britain.
The company involved in the making of this film most definitely learned many valuable lessons from the British classic 'Chariots of Fire' and the similarites are abundant. However despite the profuse mirroring of this earlier Academy Award winner, 'Four Minutes' succeeds at carving out its own identity and ultimately stands or falls on its own merits.
Jamie Maclachlan is perfect for the part of the subdued but likeable Roger Bannister and Christopher Plummer does a wonderful job as his coach and mentor. Journey back to a simplier time when sport and winning was its own reward. A time when destiny and opportunity offered nothing beyond the joy of victory and but a brief moment of glory.