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Your favorite sports movie

posted 7 years ago by PeteRose (2893)
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I've been pretty vocal about my distaste for professional sports, but occasionally I like to watch a sports movie. I am a softy for hockey, and I'm from Minnesota, so I quite like The Mighty Ducks. Also, Sudden Death with Van Damme is like a sports thriller which I like, and in a similar vein, Snake Eyes. Also I like Rudy. What are your favorite sports movies?

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

Pride of the Yankees
Slapshot

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

I like Slapshot, know any other good hockey movies?

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

Mystery, Alaska
Miracle

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

I love Miacle, never seen Mystery, Alaska but I remember the trailers from when it came out. Will check that one out.

[–] StoneKeeper (27121) 7 years ago

Mystery, Alaska is a wonderful gem of a movie. So true, so genuine, so good.

[–] captainbucky (15252) 7 years ago

Youngblood

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

I haven't seen it but I will check it out. Thanks buddy

[–] captainbucky (15252) 7 years ago

Old school Rob Lowe hockey movie.

[–] JLeland (118) 7 years ago

Goon

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

Yeah I like that one too

[–] TexasJack (12516) 7 years ago

Rudy!

Runners up would be Miracle, A League of Their Own and Cool Runnings.

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

Ooh I like A League of Their Own, every Penny Marshall movie is amazing, except perhaps Jumpin' Jack Flash, which is just ok

[–] GrowingFamily (271) 7 years ago

Love those too! A League of Their Own is so funny and it really holds up.

[–] olioz (3712) 7 years ago

I don't like sports movies but I LOVE the Warrior (2011). Great performances from Hardy, Edgerton and Nolte, who is one of the greatest actors ever.

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

I love Nolte too! Haven't seen it but I will now. Have you seen Peaceful Warrior? Also Nolte and excellent. Sport is gymnastics, which doesn't seem like it would be good, but it's super Zen.

[–] olioz (3712) 7 years ago

I've seen Peaceful Warrior a couple of times, it's really good. But Warrior is on another level, Nolte gives a heart breaking performance and I think it's impossible to watch that movie without tearing up. Powerful stuff.

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

I'm on it

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The POTUS & John Wooden. Sure, this movie ain't over yet, the ending has been in extreme peril day one. But, I like the old man's chances.

[–] coloradotex (769) 7 years ago

Hoosiers

[–] MIchiganJFrogg (-35) 7 years ago

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[–] Padeen (6459) 7 years ago

61*

Roger Marris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's Single-Season home run record.
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Lords of Dogtown

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I'm also going to add Mystery Alaska to the list. Excellent movie.

[–] PeteRose (2893) 7 years ago

Lords of Dogrown++

Love that one

[–] Padeen (6459) 7 years ago

I've been meaning to check out the 2001 Documentary for a while now. Keep forgetting!

[–] ShogunofYonkers (77588) 7 years ago

Lords of Dogtown is fantastic!
Skating, drama, shenanigans...one hell of a fun movie Padeen!

*61 was very enjoyable too
Good performances and a period piece is always welcomed here

[–] Padeen (6459) 7 years ago

Barry Pepper is a good actor. I'd like to see him in more movies!

[–] ShogunofYonkers (77588) 7 years ago

I completely agree
Hes got screen charisma and acting chops
I like him a lot

[–] GrowingFamily (271) 7 years ago

Yes! Where is Barry Pepper? I've always liked him. He should be cast in more movies!

[–] KvlhokVjequs (285) 7 years ago

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[–] TexasJack (12516) 7 years ago

How could I forget Dodgeball?

[–] sslssg (34334) 7 years ago

It's not a great movie, but I've always had a soft spot for Wildcats (1986)

[–] ShogunofYonkers (77588) 7 years ago

Me too!
And i think it is pretty great:)

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