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 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 Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 30 Jul 2014

Has the capacity to explore some compelling areas of doubt, but the screenplay by Josh Campbell and Jeff Van Wie goes overboard in an attempt…

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By Bill Edelstein (19) for Variety (12,700) on 31 Jul 2014

Engaging performances by the principal players, including Richard Jenkins as a legendary coach beset by personal demons, are almost enough…

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By Donna Q (1) on 01 Aug 2014

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 Mauro L (130) on 08 Jan 2019

Sports drama in which the dramatic element is as false as in any Rocky or Creed movie. (Mauro Lanari)…

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By Kasja W (25) on 15 Dec 2014

Kind of slow and dragged on. I'd pass on this one…

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By Josh S (1,500) on 05 Jan 2015

It wasn't a bad movie but it was predictable…

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By Christy Lemire (1,262) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 31 Jul 2014

4 Minute Mile is efficient in its storytelling — which is fitting, given that it’s about a sprinter — and Jenkins and Blatz have solid…

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By Thomas W (1,104) on 01 Aug 2014

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

Excellent movie. Facing your inner demons, never give up something you want…

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