Running Brave
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Movie Reviews of Running Brave
Movie Review: Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone agrees this is a great movie. If you can find an original or unedited (watered down from a PG rating!) it is even betterMovie Review: True
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie depicts the Life of Billy Mills in a accurate view! It's a winner! True to how Billy is in real life!Movie Review: A life lived in courage
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree with Mr. Turner, especially the comments about current track and field (lack of) coverage. I guess actually showing distance events is too much work from the comfy chairs. I just can't imagine breaking away from a football/baseball/basketball game at the beginning of the event only to return to show a clip of the finish. Aye, another argument for another day.
I've got this movie in my treadmill rotation and have watched it several times now. This is definitely one of Benson's better movies, although I wonder if a native American could have been found to play the role. I guess it helped in that Mills was caught between two worlds, so Benson was something of his reverse character.
Benson's running sequences are very good, that boy FAST. <g> I wince when I see him looking over his shoulder so much, seeing him lose time with every glance as he twists himself around. 'It's a movie' I have to tell myself while thinking 'Stop doing that Mills!' at the same time.
An inspiring tale, one that continues to be written in his deeds beyond the Olympic glory.
If you are a runner, buy it. If you are not a runner, all the more reason to start after watching it.
Movie Review: Is this CD release the original movie release or the edited version?
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a long-time favorite movie. Being a runner helps you enjoy it, but my wife isn't one, and she loved it too.
My question is which version this is.
Mr. D. Dolan pointed out, seven years ago, in his review here, that the old VHS version was not the original theatrical release. It was instead a "heavily edited broadcast TV version." Well, I bought that one on VHS, and have enjoyed it. That's why I'm only interested in picking up the DVD if it's the original release.
Can anyone help me out with this? The DVD is rated PG, which would seem to indicate that maybe it's the original. I'd love to buy it if that's true.
Movie Review: Charming Bio Pic especially for Running Fans
Summary: 4 Stars
Billy Mills' inspiring story is nicely told in this no-frills DVD version (not a great transfer FYI). The writing and acting border on the "Movie of the Week" genre, but the real appeal --especially for running enthusiasts-- will be the running sequences. Robby Benson gives a very charming, earnest performance as Mills and is completely convincing as a runner, too.
While it may not hold the interest of some audiences, it is definitely a nice one to add to your collection of films if you are a sports/running fan.