Review of Prefontaine (1997) by Eric M — 08 Jun 2007

This is the greatest sport movie ever made!

This review of Prefontaine (1997) was written by Eric M on 08 Jun 2007.

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 Keith L (300) on 18 Jun 2008

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By Tonya V (143) on 16 Jun 2009

I have wanted to see this movie for sooo long! I'm so glad that I finally watched it. Pre was an amazing athlete…

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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 Mike N (816) on 14 Sep 2010

The movie about running legend could have been, Prefontaine. Itll inspire you to run harder…

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By David Sterritt (1,643) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 26 Jan 2011

The acting ranges from adequate (Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey) to awful (Lindsay Crouse and everyone else)…

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By Gary P (251) on 10 Oct 2011

One of my favorite movies about the best runner ever and will always be the best. Go PRE…

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By Jack B (950) on 06 Nov 2010

An inspiring yet ultimately tragic story. Makes me want to get out and run a bit faster. Long live Struggles McGee…

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