Jim Thorpe: All American
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Movie Reviews of Jim Thorpe: All American
Movie Review: A Great Introduction, but Look Deeper
Summary: 4 Stars
I have always enjoyed this film, but only for what it is ...a Hollywood-ized account of Jim Thorpe's life, far from accurate. Incorrect facts, invented characters, and other fallacies too numerous to go into details. But a wonderful tribute to the greatest natural athlete of the 20th century, and a good introduction to a complicated man. If you want to try to know the TRUE Thorpe, dig deeper and read about him. Even those that knew him said they could never quite figure him out. A good account of Thorpe's Carlisle years, his Olympic professionalism charges, the forced Americanization and education of Native Americans, and the great impact of the Carlisle Indians to the game of football can be found in a new book "THe Real All Americans: The Team That Changed a Game, A People, A Nation" by Sally Jenkins. Its a good account of a very complex and remarkable man.Movie Review: Wonderful Book
Summary: 4 Stars
The Jim Thorpe dvd is quite wonderful because it seems to be produced factually, i.e., without too much undue embellishment (that is, not too much "Hollywood") but simply a vivid portrayal of Jim Thorpe's life and accomplishments. Another quality it has has to do with its subject matter: Jim Thorpe as a Native American, a heroic role model. Excellent treatment of the subject!
Simon J. Ortiz
Movie Review: Dated but insightful
Summary: 4 Stars
The production values are dated and the story is a self-consciously stilted portrayal of the life of the greatest American athlete, but that's a reflection of the time in which it was made. It's a good story and needs to be retold, but for its vintage this film is compelling.Movie Review: Great movie
Summary: 4 Stars
The movie arrived in excellent condition. It arrived within a week. What more could a person ask for?Movie Review: Sad story
Summary: 3 Stars
Dang shame the AAU screwed this guy. I would of liked to have seen Jim run.