Review of Prefontaine (1997) by Bill S — 14 Mar 2014

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of Prefontaine (1997) was written by Bill S on 14 Mar 2014.

Prefontaine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dave H (814) on 19 Dec 2008

I don't think it is going to far to say that this is the best movie about running ever made. Very inspirational…

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 18 Mar 2017

Though it is always pleasant and agreeable, this film has the bland and undemanding texture that characterizes movies made for network TV…

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By Thor T (4) on 21 Jun 2008

I cant find this movie anywhere and it's driving me nuts it's quite simply one of the greatest films i've ever seen , possibly THE greatest…

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By Kc F (41) on 21 Dec 2008

Soooo great movie!!!!!!! ...at the end its so sad T.T.... but I love it…

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By Jeremy D (499) on 14 Aug 2009

I actually couldn't watch all of this movie…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 25 Nov 2012

There were 2 films released about Prefontaine at the same time. This was the better one…

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By Jb R (78) on 30 Jul 2012

A must see for any track or cross country runner…

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By Jessica X (65) on 04 Oct 2010

Good sports movie. Pre-rock star Jared Leto…

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By Sarah Boslaugh (544) for PopMatters (2,617) on 05 Jul 2018

Prefontaine is a thoroughly enjoyable movie, and that goes triple if you're a track fan…

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By Peter L (735) on 09 Nov 2009

A very, very powerful story, with endless social implications…

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