Review of Chariots of Fire (1981) by Jos . — 04 Jun 2009
Unforgettable opening sequence. It always amazed me that a simple biopic about 2 runners could be so riveting. There's a fair bit of historical inaccuracy in it in the name of drama and politics, but the film certainly carrys you along.
Who can forget, "They will run and not grow weary. They will ride with wings of eagles." after seeing this film? [Isaiah 40]. It is notable that not only does the US version lack the cricket scene at the beginning of the film, it also adds an introduction to Cambridge absent in the other version, though it's a Cambridge that frankly scares the pants off me it is so full of mutants (post war injuries and all that).
This review of Chariots of Fire (1981) was written by Jos . on 04 Jun 2009.
Chariots of Fire has generally received positive reviews.
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