Review of Chariots of Fire (1981) by James Berardinelli for ReelViews — 16 May 1989
There's barely a whiff of melodrama in Chariots of Fire, which makes the film-watching experience all the more effective -- director Hugh Hudson shows respect for the integrity of his material and the intelligence of his audience.
The absence of mawkish moments provides the narrative with a genuine quality that supports its factual background.
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This review of Chariots of Fire (1981) was written by James Berardinelli and published by ReelViews on 16 May 1989.
Chariots of Fire has generally received positive reviews.
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