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Summary: I was in this movie - Hooray for me!
Review: I saw this movie because I was in it - although you never actually see me. Because I saw it looking for myself, myself not visible in the film, I was disapointed. However, if you watch it because you want to see the MOVIE instead of YOURSELF, I'm sure you'd find it more pleasurable than I did.
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Summary: Prefontaine -- the better of the two Pre movies
Review: You, Pre, have motivated me to get up at 6a and run. Thank you so very much.
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Summary: The Movie of Champions
Review: 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!
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Summary: Adrenaline, Anger, Tears -- Go Pre, Go!
Review: 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!
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Summary: Prefontaine
Review: I saw Prefontaine and I think it is a wonderful movie about a colliget track star that never would realize his goal due to him being cut down far to soon.
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Summary: The much worse and inaccurate version
Review: This is not a movie for runners, or people with any knowledge of Pre's life and legacy. This movie was completly inaccurate in many ways. Some of the most noticeable errors were first, that when Pre came to college he was determined to sit and kick and run the the mile. When the only way he ever ran was out front and was criticized for having no kick because he ran so hard from the front. Bowerman was portraied as a crazy redneck who never showed any knowledge of the sport in any way. Pre's girlfriend runs for the oregon girl's team that did not exsist at the time. Pre also battles the ATU in this movie which never exsisted i think they ment the AAU but anyway. His last meet was a meet at Hayward field in Oregon against the Finland national team Pre wins easily. In real life Pre won a close race against Frank Shorter in a fund raiser for Hayward Field the Finland team never came to Oregon to compete. The casting of Jared Leto was one of the largest mistakes made in the movie. Jared Leto looks nothing similar to Pre, not only this but he does not run with the form Pre had. He looks totally out of place and unathletic, he also appears to not have any muscle tone his legs at all. Something that every consistant runner has. If you have a choice of movies do not pick this one i recomend Without Limits. It is much more accurate being that it was written by Pre's teammate and best friend Kenny Moore.
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Summary: Prefontaine The Hero
Review: I believe that this movie is one of the best ever made. It shows how one man can fulfill every dream he ever had, and overcome critism. He is definetly my hero and hopefully many others'. He has showed me that I should never give up on a dream and always do what I think is good for me.
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Summary: An Exellent Biography Resource!
Review: this video was very good! i loved it. it was very realistic and similar facts were given compared to other resources. if you love Steve, it's a gotta have!
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Summary: The Best
Review: If you don't get motivated to get up off your butt and do something with your life after watching this movie, you're not entirely alive. He was the BEST american distance runner EVER. No if ands or buts. Watch it, own it, and realize that "to give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift"~ Pre
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Summary: A Sprint To The Finish
Review: Simply put, this is a story that needed to be told. This film does an admirable job of telling it. Steve Prefontaine was an amazing runner with an undeniable winning attitude. He loved to compete and, more importantly, he loved to win. This movie portrays that uncanny desire and his hard work ethic, right up until he was tragically taken in a car accident. Jared Leto did a phenominal job of playing Prefontaine. He looked and played the part of a world class runner. R. Lee Ermey complimented him nicely as his track coach, Bill Bowerman, who later founded Nike. Ermey's timing was excellent, and his character was very well-rounded on the screen. Craig T. Nelson also played an excellent smaller role in the film as the college recruiter. This good cast, and a very watchable screenplay made for an entertaining film. In a time of peace, love, and war, not to mention protests, this film gives you a nostalgic feel for the 70s. This is a good story, and an even better movie.
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