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Tsion
parent of 15 year old
parent of 15 year old
Interesting...But Not Great
CHARIOTS OF FIRE is a very interesting movie with a good story and a great score. However, at the end, I wasn't near as inspired as I thought I would be. The movie is quite slow, but I have no problem with the pace. It's the execution of the story that feels choppy. On the plus side, however, the film features an amazing score by Vangelis and some great acting performances by Ian Holm, Ian Charleson, and Alice Krige. The dialogue is well-written. This isn't a bad movie, but the fact that it beat out brilliant RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK for Best Picture in 1981 stuns me.
The only thing standing between this movie and a G-rating is one "s" word (which was dubbed in by the director so he could get a PG rating). Other than that, there is no language, no violence, and no sexual content/nudity. Drinking was hardly noticeable.
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techsuz
adult
adult
Be aware that althought this movie is positive, it does contain a lot of drinking & smoking as well as brief nudity.
The story is positive and I really admire someone for standing for something (in this case a runner who chooses not to run on the Sunday as it is the Sabbath day). However, parents should know there is a lot of drinking and smoking throughout the movie - especially by athletes. Also, a male locker room scene that displays brief nudity.
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Ashnak
adult
adult
Stand up for what you believe in
Great movie with strong moral spine
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Christian gurl
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
good, but kind of
there was drinking and a string of bad words and kisses shared, but mostly a great story
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mongofa
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
pretty good
I'll admit the main reason I wanted to see this movie was because of the scoring and the name(doesn't it sound epic). I had high expectations for it. They weren't let down, but they weren't fulfilled either. It was interesting the ending kind of left you saying "that was pretty cool, i guess" this isn't a bad thing but just don't set your expectations to high like i did. it is a good movie though with good acting and directing, i would recommend it.
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mjs_track
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Great Movie for Older Viewers
Chariots of Fire has become one of my favorite movies for me and all the others who I tell the story to. The story has a great plot, Eric Liddell faith and commitment to God, and the conflict between his running agianst Abrahams and the conflict of him refusing to run on the Christian Sabbath, in his strongest event.
I love how the movie was based off the actual event's of Olympic gold medalists Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, however, some of the events are not accurate to the true story.
The only concerns I have for the younger audience are the Alcohol refrences and how the story might be harder for younger viewers. I think that it would be a good idea for parents to explain what is happening in order for it to be enjoyable for the whole family.
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