ccosborne3 Wrote:I dislike sports movies and Mark Wahlberg movies but this was a pretty good flick. It really captured the desperation of being poor. Awesome opening shot of Veterans stadium in the snow. Great soundtrack of 70's feel good music throughout the film (I'm going to check itunes to see if it's for sale). Wahlberg is pretty good as Papale and Kinnear is great as Dick Vermeil.
jimbow8 Wrote:I'm torn. On the one hand, it looks like a good story, and I like Wahlburg, and Kinnear is great! On the other hand, I hate, loathe, despise, etc., all things Eagles, especially Veterans Stadium!!! :p
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:What would you say the greatest sports movies are, Jim? I'd say,
PRIDE OF THE YANKEES
ROCKY
THE LONGEST YARD
BRIAN'S SONG
FIELD OF DREAMS
(And let's get THE STRATTON STORY in there too)
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:What would you say the greatest sports movies are, Jim? I'd say,Of those, I've only seen
PRIDE OF THE YANKEES
ROCKY
THE LONGEST YARD
BRIAN'S SONG
FIELD OF DREAMS
(And let's get THE STRATTON STORY in there too)
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:What would you say the greatest sports movies are, Jim? I'd say,
PRIDE OF THE YANKEES
ROCKY
THE LONGEST YARD
BRIAN'S SONG
FIELD OF DREAMS
(And let's get THE STRATTON STORY in there too)
jimbow8 Wrote:I'm torn. On the one hand, it looks like a good story, and I like Wahlburg, and Kinnear is great! On the other hand, I hate, loathe, despise, etc., all things Eagles, especially Veterans Stadium!!! :p
jimbow8 Wrote:One glaring exception, imo, from your list is The Sandlot. Nothing brings back the joy of playing baseball (for me) like that movie does. Playing in the park with your friends. THAT is what it's all about!
Scott Miller Wrote:Not bad, I'm sure you're referring to the Reynolds version of The Longest Yard.
I'd include:
Slap Shot
Eight Men Out
Raging Bull
Tin Cup
Coach Carter
Fast Break
Friday Night Lights
Rudy
I must add that I've never understood why Field of Dreams is such a beloved movie and I'm apparently the only one who thought Rocky was mediocre at best.