Review of Chariots of Fire (1981) by Tia P — 21 Oct 2010
Review.
Vangelis did an iconic opening score to this film which will always be cemented in cinema history, but I have no idea why the film is considered a classic by so many.
I just found it another Channel five/Straight to TV film for me that felt flat and with a tired overused formula.
Maybe lots of films have copied elements of Chariots of Fire over the years like so many great films, that I needed to watch it when it came out to truly appreciate it. On a positive note I think it's beautifully made with some stunning cinematography especially a lot of the scenes on the beach where they would train.
I also thought Nigel Havers and Ben Cross were fantastic in this film and I can see how this film launched their careers and quite rightly so.
Final word.
Not terrible but clearly not for me this one, but a stunning film with a great and iconic score by Vangelis.
This review of Chariots of Fire (1981) was written by Tia P on 21 Oct 2010.
Chariots of Fire has generally received positive reviews.
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