Review of Chariots of Fire (1981) by Joe Walsh for CineVue — 02 Apr 1986
To modern audiences the nostalgia and issues seem dated and trite. Whilst it touches on several interesting themes, Colin Welland's script only succeeds in establishing the tension of the two conflicting characters.
He fails to truly engage with the issues at hand, and most surprising of all is how this sporting saga of triumph over adversity fails to ever uplift.
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This review of Chariots of Fire (1981) was written by Joe Walsh and published by CineVue on 02 Apr 1986.
Chariots of Fire has generally received positive reviews.
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