Review of 4 Minute Mile (2014) by Alex K — 30 Jul 2014

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of 4 Minute Mile (2014) was written by Alex K on 30 Jul 2014.

4 Minute Mile has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Adam Nayman (350) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 30 Jul 2014

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Story is a bit overdone but the acting is absorbing. Kelly Blaze makes you care about Drew and his goal…

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By Davy C (5) on 02 Jul 2014

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By Mel D (35) on 02 Jul 2014

When I watched 4 Minute Mile, I thought it was just another cheesy sports film, but couldn't have been more wrong…

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By Nicolas Rapold (488) for New York Times (5,786) on 30 Jul 2014

Most of the movie is a losing proposition…

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By Mike Mcgranaghan (1,821) for Aisle Seat (1,783) on 30 Jul 2014

4 Minute Mile is watchable thanks to Richard Jenkins, but its overall blandness and familiarity will cause it to evaporate from your memory…

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