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.
Chariots of Fire
(1981, Rated PG, Drama, Starring Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers)Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Interesting...But Not Great
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Stand up for what you believe in
Great movie with strong moral spine
