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Movie Reviews of Prefontaine
Movie Review: A Wonderful Story Full of Passion and Inspiration
Summary: 5 Stars
In Prefontaine, a life story of a legend is told. Steve Prefontaine, also known as "Pre," is one of the most notorious names when it comes to the history of running and the Munich Olympics. This movie is great for those who are looking for a career in running. As a current member of the track team my in high school, I am truly inspired by this story.
Prefontaine shows the passion of someone who truly goes through "hell and back" to achieve his goals. Always seen as the underdog throughout his running career, Pre truly proved himself to be a legend when fighting his way to the top. He was known to be cocky, but established himself when it came time to step on the track.
"Go Pre!" is what the crowds chanted as he ran and when he would come down the homestretch of the track. He ran every race as if it were his last and was a man who was fire on the track. Sadly, his career was cut short when he died in a tragic car accident at the age of 24.
This movie will forever motivate me during life. This is a wonderful and inspirational movie. I truly believe that Pre is one of the best runners to have ever existed. Pre put running and track on the map for America and because of that he will forever be remembered for it.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift," is the quote Pre told kids when they asked him about running. Because of his story, Prefontaine, this movie, and quote have allowed me to become a better runner and have allowed to believe that I can achieve any goal I want. This movie is a must-have for anyone who has a passion for running or might need a boost of inspiration, and always remember, Go Pre!
Movie Review: The Movie of Champions
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent movie about possibly the greatest long-distance track runner in American history. Steve "Pre"fontaine held every American record from the 2,000 metre and the 10,000 metre, a feat which has never been touched by another runner. In argument to other reviews, Pre was considered a front runner, but he was not a front runner to the extent that Bedford of England or another runner was. Pre knew what he had to do to win, and that was what he did. Bill Bowerman was indeed played as a crazy redneck, one part of the movie which I did not like, but he did express some knowlege of the sport as he talked at the Olympics and the Trials. Pre's girlfried did, actually, run the 5,000 for the Lady Oregon track team. Now, if you watch the credits at the end of the movie, it says that the ATU was a fictional association, and had never even existed. Pre's final race was against the Finns at Hayward Field, and it was not a close race, as considering that he won the race ahead of the pack by a good twenty yards, and beat Shorter by about ten. Now, on to the actual review. It is an excellent movie about Steve Prefontaine. Jared Leto plays Pre with such emotion, that he seems to reach out and touch the viewer. He does an excelent job of telling the audience that Pre did not have the physique of an athlete, but he trained, and practiced, and had the determination to go against the odds and win. The film contains several clips of him running in real life, a great way of showing the viewer how he really ran.
This film is a must have for the aspiring runner. I also recommend the soudtrack, which contains music to make one want to get up off the couch and go run. Thumbs Up!
Movie Review: Adrenaline, Anger, Tears -- Go Pre, Go!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is great for those interested in running as a competitive sport. My prime running years developed during Prefontaine's peak years, so I was one of those keenly aware of his abilities and influence. I was sad to hear of his untimely death. This movie helped remind me of that time period and how much of an impact he had on long-distance running. It was also good to see Frank Shorter in the movie (another giant from that time).The actors were good and the cameos by actual characters were really good. The running was realistic and fast-paced. Even some of the true cross-country scenery was included, which is not often seen these days.
The movie keeps flowing, which might have been hard for a topic that is usually laid-back. I was glad that the movie focused on the topic and did not fall for the typical Hollywood glitz that tries to cover up reality. The emotionality (the triumph and the defeat made popular by ABC at that time) is brought into new light for viewers who may have considered running a dull sport. I know it certainly got my adrenaline flowing again. Go Pre, Go!
Movie Review: Thanks A Lot! Now I'm Haunted.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not big into sports related movies but I am a fan of the actors in this movie. So I just had to see it and I was completely drawn into the story (or more accurately life) of Steve Prefontaine. Jared Leto and R. Lee Ermey were so convincing (as they always are) and the mood of the film made me feel as if I were there and had known "Pre".
It's a great movie, but I just want to say that the ending of the movie was so emotional for me that months after seeing it, I'm still haunted by the memory of "Pre". Thanks a lot, Jared Leto. Your acting is a bit too convincing!
Movie Review: Loved It
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this movie a lot. I have read the 1 star ratings and think that "without limits" is now a must, and I'm quite glad I watched this one first - based on these reviews.
For me, as a runner living in the middle east, I simply wanted to watch a movie on running. I Amazoned in this one and was/still am quite happy with it. It is a docudrama and I feel an effective one not just about Prefontaine, but the history of running and a touch on the Olympics in the usa.
I must say - I really enjoyed this film.