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Summary: Fantastic & inspiring!
Review: I've seen this movie several times on tv, and my daughter loved it so much that she wanted me to get it for her. I have to say that I was thrilled to see that amazon.com had the item in stock and at such a great price! This movie is very inspiring in the fact that the Jamaican bobsled team had to overcome so much to get to the Winter Olympics and overcome the ridicule from everyone. John Candy and all the actors did a fantastic job in portraying these young and inspiring Jamaican's! This film is great for the entire family and I would highly recommend it to anyone!
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Summary: Not just for kids!
Review: John Candy stars in a semi-dramatic role as Irv Blitzer, coach of the Jamaican Bobsled Team in "Cool Runnings". Doug E. Doug and Malik Yoba offer fine supporting roles as well, as Blitzer's hard to teach pupils about the complex winter sport of bobsledding. In order to pull this feat off, an at first reluctant Coach Blitzer must mold his Jamaican recruits by teaching them the basics of the sport. The results start out rather rockily, for the rugged, tropical Jamaican landscape has absolutely nothing to offer in the form of snow, cold and ice, which would allow these first time bumbling Olympic athletic hopefuls to gain some further insight on how to better prepare themselves for the tough road ahead. The hilly Jamaican terrain would soon serve a purpose here, as the sport of bobsledding requires much agility and speed necessary to navigate the many curves and slopes throughout the course. But, in order for these athletic hopefuls to accomplish their goal, they need to raise money for the trip to Canada and the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Despite the necessary coddling courtesy of Coach Blitzer, who is unable to borrow the $20.000 from the local Olympic Committee that is needed to send the troops to Calgary. On to Plan B, where our future Olympic hopefuls attempt to raise the money on their own through donations, but are only able to scrape up less than $1000, well short of the money needed for the trip. Plan C turns out to be the charm, as one of the athletes, named Junior, receives a cash loan (obtained by him through a small white lie) from his wealthy father (who wholeheartedly objects to his son's amateurish career choice), plus Junior having to sell his car to cover the remaining cost of the trip. Now, the wheels are set in motion. As soon as the boys and their coach arrive in Calgary, they receive a rather harsh greeting, courtesy of the harsh, bitterly cold winter weather. Sanka Coffie (Doug E. Doug), Yul Brenner (Malik Yoba), Junior Bevil (Rawle D. Lewis) and Derice Bannock (Leon), are having great difficulty in adjusting to their new winter environment, while Coach Blitzer seems to feel at home in the whitewash (he ought to, being that John Candy's Canadian! - although in the film he's from the U.S., kinda ironic, huh?). Blitzer sees to it that his boys are not affected by the negative surroundings, not to mention the harsh reception by everyone from the International Olympic Committee to the other athletes. The coach gives the guys a strict training regimen to better prepare them for their qualifying run, which got off to a shaky start, eventually being the laughingstock of the Olympic Games. Well, as they say, practice makes perfect, as Coach Blitzer & Co. are off to try their nighttime practice qualifying run again, this time coming ever so closely to the one minute official qualifying time limit, but fall just short at finishing with a time of one minute, two seconds. The third time would be the charm, however, as the crew finished their final practice run before the real Olympic competition, finishing at under 1 minute (59.46 seconds, to be precise). Now, it's on to the real trials, where the Jamaicans come out of the gate slowly and unsurely, thus continually being mocked at by their adversaries. Coach Blitzer is proud of his team, nonetheless, so the guys go out and celebrate their somewhat major accomplishment, as a result of their second Olympic run. There's still more work to do, however, before the Jamaicans' third and final run, which is a must see. Many a viewer of "Cool Runnings", will be both happy and heartbroken upon seeing the spellbinding ending, which will teach chidren a very important life lesson and instill confidence in them at the same time. Adults will like it for many of the same reasons, including the harsh Canadian environs in which "Cool Runnings" was filmed. The warm stylings of the reggae music are also a perfect compliment to both the Jamaican and Canadian environs, as well as to the film's soundtrack. With the fact that this is also one of John Candy's final films, makes this feature a must see, must buy for the entire family. Don't miss out!
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Summary: Excellent DVD Choice For John Candy Fans
Review: The Region 4 version was released in Australia about Early July, quite surprisingly ahead of the US. Being a John Candy fan I eagerly awaited this movie and recommend this purchase to any others. About mid way through the movie there were minnor lip syncing issues however overall I still give the sound quality a thumbs up along with the movie story itself which has been preserved. Sadly though this movie lacked any extra features - Perhaps the Soundtrack Video/Wide Screen/Extra Dolby options would have capped this release off.
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Summary: A Wonderful Movie!
Review: This film is about a group of Jamaicans who form the first Jamaican bobsled team.And is about how they overcome different obstacles to reach their goal.
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Summary: Funny
Review: This is a great movie. It is good clean fun. The whole family can watch and laugh. I got my mom to watch it and she hardly watchs movies and she loved it. She thought it was funny. This is a good movie about team work and getting along with your team mates. I hope you enjoy this movie. John Candy is good in this movie.
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Summary: Cool Runnings
Review: This is my all time favorite movie. It has a little of everything. It has comedy, romance, sports highlights, friendship, etc... I recommend it for all ages.
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Summary: Cool Runnings
Review: This is one of my favourite movies that I have seen. The people in the movie are very hilarious. The characters are all very funny, especially Sanka Coffey. It is fun simply because it is full of Jamaican accents. No matter how many times I see this movie, this movie will still be very funny. If you have never seen this movie before, you should see it.
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Summary: Well Acted and Completely Quotable
Review: This is the movie my family and friends quote most often. It has some of the best lines ever and they always remind you of the hysterical characters. John Candy is the best and very endearing in this film. Sanka, Derice, Yul and Junior are a real team and you become infected with their enthusiasm and energy. The soundtrack is also awesome and worth buying. Altogether, this movie makes my top 10 list- watch it and found out why!
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Summary: It kinda makes you wanna cry.
Review: This movie is a delightful, heartwarming adventure. Doug E. Doug is bursting with hilarity! Cool Runnings will turn cynics into softies. Rock on, Jamaica!
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Summary: This is a Keeper
Review: This Movie is a great Comedy but it is a great heartwarmer. It is based on a true story about the first Jamacian Bobsled team.
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