A film that never grows old . . . (Chariots Of Fire (DVD))

Member Name: abisurveying

Product:	Chariots Of Fire (DVD)
Date:	12/05/07 (64 review reads)
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Advantages: Inspiring to those in any walk of life

Disadvantages: Can seem overly 'English'

This, in my opinion, is one of the most timeless movies ever. Anyone who believes passionately in anything will relate to Eric Liddell, and be inspired by the passion, determination and drive constantly exhibited by this great man. And in the same way, anyone who has ever been marginalised and rejected will understand the pain of Harold Abrams, and the absolute determination to prove 'the establishment' wrong.
Perhaps, yes, it has aged a little and may seem remote - the story is focussed around a group of priveleged and wealthy young men studying at Cambridge - yet the manicured and controlled beauty of the surroundings of the rich and balanced and humanised by scenes of the Scottish Highlands.
Watch this, and I defy anyone not to have a longing to find the nearest beach and just run wild . . .

Summary: An inspiring and passionate approach to life meets a bitter and doggedly determined one . . .