Review of Cool Runnings (1993) by Loren H — 18 Sep 2014
As a kid, I really liked this film. Then again, I always saw this as a Disney movie, even when I was watching it in the theaters as a kid. It's silly, it's goofy, it's over-the-top in some spots, falls back on a lot of cliches and stereotypes. But, I would also argue that maybe it's supposed to.
Even considering it's "based" on a true story, it is a Disney film from the 90s. Even back then, you knew liberties were going to be taken with the script. If you can look past that, and are willing to suspend your disbelief a bit, you might find yourself enjoying this movie. If anything, I will say that John Candy was fantastic in any role I've seen him in. A lot of the other main characters have their quirks, but most of them are likable. I have certainly seen a lot worse.
This review of Cool Runnings (1993) was written by Loren H on 18 Sep 2014.
Cool Runnings has generally received positive reviews.
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