Review of Prefontaine (1997) by Peter L — 09 Nov 2009

A very, very powerful story, with endless social implications. At times it almost feels like a documentray about running, which really helps to add to the feel of the movie. Jared Leto does a really great job.

You don't like him a whole lot, you're not supposed to either, but you understand him, and that my friends is enough. I learned so much from him about the strength and power of the human spirit, and to what lengths determination can take us.

At the same time this movie brought up points of doing what you're inherently good at, and playing to your strengths, which made it's inspiring message more layered, and much more honest. The movie has it's issues, but what it does well, it does very well, and it never tries to be what it's not.