Board Member 1: I've never heard of half of these guys and the ones I do know are way past their prime.
Charlie Donovan: Most of these guys never had a prime.
Rachel Phelps: The fact is we lost our two best players to free agency. We haven't won a pennant in over thirty-five years, we haven't placed higher than fourth in the last fifteen. Obviously it's time for some changes.
but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Field of Dreams
Endless Summer
Cars (It IS about racing)
On Any Sunday
I've never seen it, but I've always heard that Grand Prix is very good and one of the few racing movies ever made that is actually worth watching. Among other things, there are real racing drivers (big time ones, too) and real racing in it.
but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but that's a completely different movie.
Jaws didn't have to involve a shark or been set in a beach town, it could have been a cheetah in the jungle. Does that mean it's not a shark movie?
Just take this back and move on with your life, I know you were probably just trying to outsmart yourself here and it appears you have done it.
I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
People don't like that movie because of Tom Cruise? He basically carried the movie. Him and Craig T Nelson.
He's a top 5 actor of all time (in terms of popularity). Isn't he?
Are there people who don't like Tom Cruise acting?
I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
People don't like that movie because of Tom Cruise? He basically carried the movie. Him and Craig T Nelson.
He's a top 5 actor of all time (in terms of popularity). Isn't he?
Are there people who don't like Tom Cruise acting?
Why am I so behind the times with pop culture?
Great movie.
Yeah, so thats more than likely ME being behind the times with pop culture. When it comes to that its still pretty much 1986 in this house:). And back then, I knew more than a few, in fact a LOT, of guys who just DID NOT like that guy. Then again, all it takes is one comment from the girlfriend or wife while watching Top Gun and thats all she wrote for Mr Cruise.
I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
People don't like that movie because of Tom Cruise? He basically carried the movie. Him and Craig T Nelson.
He's a top 5 actor of all time (in terms of popularity). Isn't he?
Are there people who don't like Tom Cruise acting?
Why am I so behind the times with pop culture?
Great movie.
I think people hate Tom Cruise due to Scientology, not his acting ability. Nevertheless it clouds their judgement of his movies.
but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but that's a completely different movie.
It wouldn't be different though, thats my point. The scenes where there was golf involved really didn't have much to do with golf in any meaningful way.
You seem really upset by this take and if it lowers your blood pressure, I will take it back. All the best.
by it, even a little, I just think you are very wrong like not even a little bit right. Seemed like you wanted to equate Caddyshack to your incorrect Die Hard opinion, and it's just a massive, massive fail.
You should feel bad for having this opinion not because I am suggesting it's wrong, but because it's an embarrassingly bad opionion and you should take it back and probably suspend yourself.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but that's a completely different movie.
It wouldn't be different though, thats my point. The scenes where there was golf involved really didn't have much to do with golf in any meaningful way.
You seem really upset by this take and if it lowers your blood pressure, I will take it back. All the best.
I don't think I ever watched 'Caddyshack' from beginning to end, but doesn't it involve a gopher and a golf match at the end? If they were bellhops at a hotel, what would be the corresponding plot devices for the gopher and the golf match?
Also, I always felt like The Rookie with Dennis Quaid did not get its due. And Friday Night Lights will always be a favorite of mine, even if the television series eclipses it a million times over.
I just decided to rewatch a particular scene from The Rookie
Try as I might, I am literally incapable of preventing myself from stopping the happy tears whenever I watch it. Truly can't think of another film scene that overpowers it in that regard.
I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
Excellent call. So many great themes, but had to love the high school football out of western PA passion.
I'd toss in "Varsity Blues", "61" (excellent HBO account of Roger Maris and Mantle chasing Ruth's HR record), and my all-time favorite...
Talladega Nights
Friday Nights Lights
Invictus
Forget Paris
He Got Game
White Men Can’t Jump
Money Ball
Million Dollar Baby
Raging Bull
Bend it Like Beckham
1. Miracle
2. Pride of the Yankees
3. Bull Durham
4. Field of Dreams
5. Sandlot
6. Rocky
7. Rollerball
8. Longest Yard (original)
9. Slapshot
10. Bang the Drum Slowly
11. The Hustler (with Gleason)
12. Fear Strikes Out
The Natural
Major League
Miracle
Slapshot
Rocky
Cindarella Man
Eight Men Out
Money Ball
Wildcats (Cheesy, but I loved it as a kid)
Friday Night Lights (??)
There are other better movies that simply don't come immediately to mind to watch, many of which in this thread. I enjoyed most of them and would watch them if I saw them. They just aren't my favorites.
The Natural
Major League
Miracle
Slapshot
Rocky
Cindarella Man
Eight Men Out
Money Ball
Wildcats (Cheesy, but I loved it as a kid)
Friday Night Lights (??)
There are other better movies that simply don't come immediately to mind to watch, many of which in this thread. I enjoyed most of them and would watch them if I saw them. They just aren't my favorites.
And I just realized I left off one of my true faves in Hoosiers. Take off Friday Night Lights for that.
Ask yourself right now if you are you trying to list the top ten sports movies in your opinion or are you trying to find a loophole in a list or just be contrarian for no real reason?
think about that for a while (maybe even ponder it for a couple days or weeks) and when you have an answer come back and share it.
Ask yourself right now if you are you trying to list the top ten sports movies in your opinion or are you trying to find a loophole in a list or just be contrarian for no real reason?
think about that for a while (maybe even ponder it for a couple days or weeks) and when you have an answer come back and share it.
Ask yourself right now if you are you trying to list the top ten sports movies in your opinion or are you trying to find a loophole in a list or just be contrarian for no real reason?
think about that for a while (maybe even ponder it for a couple days or weeks) and when you have an answer come back and share it.
Contrarian of what?
Common sense. Reasonableness. Logic. Having a good opinion.
Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze playing minor league hockey. It was a WPIX channel 11 classic.
I never saw that movie until college. My roommates were astounded I never watched it, so I was "forced" to watch. Underrated movie that I can't find now. I was actually looking to watch it a couple of weeks ago.
Also, I always felt like The Rookie with Dennis Quaid did not get its due. And Friday Night Lights will always be a favorite of mine, even if the television series eclipses it a million times over.
Thanks for the recommendation. Hadn't seen the Affleck film yet, but wanted to. I don't think it's available on Netflix or Prime yet.
The Rookie is definitely in my next 10.
RE: I just decided to rewatch a particular scene from The Rookie
Try as I might, I am literally incapable of preventing myself from stopping the happy tears whenever I watch it. Truly can't think of another film scene that overpowers it in that regard.
The call home.
RE: Field Of Dreams is not just my favorite sports movie,
I am probably the only person here that doesn't rank it in my top 10. I don't know if my relationship with my own father is the reason, or what. I like the movie, but don't love it and never feel a longing for it. I'll watch a little if it's on, but I never go looking for it.
I am probably the only person here that doesn't rank it in my top 10. I don't know if my relationship with my own father is the reason, or what. I like the movie, but don't love it and never feel a longing for it. I'll watch a little if it's on, but I never go looking for it.
Sorry for your personal feelings toward FOD,but it is my personal feelings towards my Dad that make FOD my favorite. I lived in a time where having a catch with your Dad was everything!
I think it is one of, if not one of the most underrated sports movies. First off, I can't think of any other movie that accurately portrays HS wrestling or at least not so realistically.
It’s personal preference. What fail ?
Field of Dreams
The Natural
The Longest Yard (the original)
Rocky
Rudy
A Game of their Own
Hoosiers
Breaking Away
Tin cup
Remember the Titans
Slapshot
Happy Gilmore
maybe that's recency bias though
Remember the Titans and Bad News Bears too.
Bull Durham
Eight Men Out
Bad News Bears - 1976
Moneyball
Damned United
Varsity Blues
Rudy
Slap Shot
Any Given Sunday
Charlie Donovan: Most of these guys never had a prime.
Rachel Phelps: The fact is we lost our two best players to free agency. We haven't won a pennant in over thirty-five years, we haven't placed higher than fourth in the last fifteen. Obviously it's time for some changes.
Board Member 2: This guy here is dead!
Rachel Phelps: Cross him off, then!
yes love this one.. i forgot about it.. it would be on my list.
Dont @ me.
Endless Summer
Cars (It IS about racing)
On Any Sunday
I've never seen it, but I've always heard that Grand Prix is very good and one of the few racing movies ever made that is actually worth watching. Among other things, there are real racing drivers (big time ones, too) and real racing in it.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
Cinderella Man.
The Replacements is good. Necessary Roughness as well.
The Harder They Fall,1956,Bogarts last movie.The other day I was watching a documentary about Don King,and this came to mind.
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but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
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but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but that's a completely different movie.
Jaws didn't have to involve a shark or been set in a beach town, it could have been a cheetah in the jungle. Does that mean it's not a shark movie?
Just take this back and move on with your life, I know you were probably just trying to outsmart yourself here and it appears you have done it.
People don't like that movie because of Tom Cruise? He basically carried the movie. Him and Craig T Nelson.
He's a top 5 actor of all time (in terms of popularity). Isn't he?
Are there people who don't like Tom Cruise acting?
Why am I so behind the times with pop culture?
Great movie.
It’s personal preference. What fail ?
Earl the failure :(
"He Set the Women's World Record"
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I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
People don't like that movie because of Tom Cruise? He basically carried the movie. Him and Craig T Nelson.
He's a top 5 actor of all time (in terms of popularity). Isn't he?
Are there people who don't like Tom Cruise acting?
Why am I so behind the times with pop culture?
Great movie.
Yeah, so thats more than likely ME being behind the times with pop culture. When it comes to that its still pretty much 1986 in this house:). And back then, I knew more than a few, in fact a LOT, of guys who just DID NOT like that guy. Then again, all it takes is one comment from the girlfriend or wife while watching Top Gun and thats all she wrote for Mr Cruise.
Cinderella Man.
Great, underappreciated movie.
I'll add Raging Bull, Miracle, Bull Durham, Slap Shot.
Just rewatched it (again) the other day.
"Do you believe in Miracles....Yes!"
My all time favorite.
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I know a lot of people dont like this one because of the Tom Cruise factor, but ive always loved this movie. Thought there was a lot of truth to how it depicted certain parts of the high school football experience, including the middle aged locals who are completely wrapped up in the results of the local high school team.
People don't like that movie because of Tom Cruise? He basically carried the movie. Him and Craig T Nelson.
He's a top 5 actor of all time (in terms of popularity). Isn't he?
Are there people who don't like Tom Cruise acting?
Why am I so behind the times with pop culture?
Great movie.
I think people hate Tom Cruise due to Scientology, not his acting ability. Nevertheless it clouds their judgement of his movies.
The "track" movies are really good. Chariots of Fire was great. As was Prefontaine and Without Limits, which was also about Pre.
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It’s personal preference. What fail ?
Earl the failure :(
ROTFLMAO...... Got me
Natural
Rocky
Major League
Miracle
Vision Quest
Peaceful Warrior (sleeper pick)
Days of Thunder
Slap Shot
Happy Gilmore
These were off the top of my head and I covered basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, wresting, nascar, golf, and the rings.
Who would’ve thought?
Remember the Titans
Blind Side
Victor in CT : 3:17 pm : link : reply
arrogant young guy............
I actually laughed out loud!
I'm also interested in seeing the upcoming basketball movie called, Boogie.
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but I dont consider it a sports movie because the plot would not really change if it revolved around a non-sports venue. Same as Die Hard not being a Christmas movie because not much changes if it were set at Thanksgiving or no holiday at all.
Dont @ me.
lol don't @ me. You drop some shit like this you will get @'d.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but that's a completely different movie.
It wouldn't be different though, thats my point. The scenes where there was golf involved really didn't have much to do with golf in any meaningful way.
You seem really upset by this take and if it lowers your blood pressure, I will take it back. All the best.
Field of Dreams
The Natural
The Longest Yard (1974)
Rocky
A League of their Own
Hoosiers
Breaking Away
Bull Durham
Ford v. Ferrari
Victor in CT : 3:17 pm : link : reply
arrogant young guy............
I actually laughed out loud!
I thank you....
me too
You should feel bad for having this opinion not because I am suggesting it's wrong, but because it's an embarrassingly bad opionion and you should take it back and probably suspend yourself.
You don't think the fact they were "caddies" and that minor detail even carried through to the movie title has an impact on the plot?
That is exactly my point - they could have been bellhops at a hotel and the plot would have been exactly the same.
but that's a completely different movie.
It wouldn't be different though, thats my point. The scenes where there was golf involved really didn't have much to do with golf in any meaningful way.
You seem really upset by this take and if it lowers your blood pressure, I will take it back. All the best.
I don't think I ever watched 'Caddyshack' from beginning to end, but doesn't it involve a gopher and a golf match at the end? If they were bellhops at a hotel, what would be the corresponding plot devices for the gopher and the golf match?
Also, I always felt like The Rookie with Dennis Quaid did not get its due. And Friday Night Lights will always be a favorite of mine, even if the television series eclipses it a million times over.
Excellent call. So many great themes, but had to love the high school football out of western PA passion.
I'd toss in "Varsity Blues", "61" (excellent HBO account of Roger Maris and Mantle chasing Ruth's HR record), and my all-time favorite...
"North Dallas Forty". What a movie...
Friday Nights Lights
Invictus
Forget Paris
He Got Game
White Men Can’t Jump
Money Ball
Million Dollar Baby
Raging Bull
Bend it Like Beckham
Great book and movie. Showed how Dallas was really ahead of their time with the way adopted an early versions of analytics.
Great book and movie. Showed how Dallas was really ahead of their time with the way adopted an early versions of analytics.
Rocky
Rudy
Hoosiers
Little Giants
Field of Dreams
A League of Their Own
Karate Kid
The Longest Yard
There are other sports movies I like, but I don't know if I'd put them on a "best of" list. And there are some that I actually haven't seen.
2. Pride of the Yankees
3. Bull Durham
4. Field of Dreams
5. Sandlot
6. Rocky
7. Rollerball
8. Longest Yard (original)
9. Slapshot
10. Bang the Drum Slowly
11. The Hustler (with Gleason)
12. Fear Strikes Out
Major League
Miracle
Slapshot
Rocky
Cindarella Man
Eight Men Out
Money Ball
Wildcats (Cheesy, but I loved it as a kid)
Friday Night Lights (??)
There are other better movies that simply don't come immediately to mind to watch, many of which in this thread. I enjoyed most of them and would watch them if I saw them. They just aren't my favorites.
Major League
Miracle
Slapshot
Rocky
Cindarella Man
Eight Men Out
Money Ball
Wildcats (Cheesy, but I loved it as a kid)
Friday Night Lights (??)
There are other better movies that simply don't come immediately to mind to watch, many of which in this thread. I enjoyed most of them and would watch them if I saw them. They just aren't my favorites.
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has to be up there. Also like Rookie of the Year, Major League, and Little Big League of ones I haven't seen mentioned
Seriously? Rookie of the Year and Little Big League? Even as a young guy, those movies absolutely sucked.
So you're saying you were a big "Angels in the Outfield" fan?
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has to be up there. Also like Rookie of the Year, Major League, and Little Big League of ones I haven't seen mentioned
Seriously? Rookie of the Year and Little Big League? Even as a young guy, those movies absolutely sucked.
So you're saying you were a big "Angels in the Outfield" fan?
What acting!
I believe that pitcher was Tim Stoddard
What acting!
Does that allow it on the list?
Does that allow it on the list?
Do you think it does?
Ask yourself right now if you are you trying to list the top ten sports movies in your opinion or are you trying to find a loophole in a list or just be contrarian for no real reason?
think about that for a while (maybe even ponder it for a couple days or weeks) and when you have an answer come back and share it.
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are great.
Does that allow it on the list?
Do you think it does?
Ask yourself right now if you are you trying to list the top ten sports movies in your opinion or are you trying to find a loophole in a list or just be contrarian for no real reason?
think about that for a while (maybe even ponder it for a couple days or weeks) and when you have an answer come back and share it.
Contrarian of what?
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are great.
Does that allow it on the list?
Do you think it does?
Ask yourself right now if you are you trying to list the top ten sports movies in your opinion or are you trying to find a loophole in a list or just be contrarian for no real reason?
think about that for a while (maybe even ponder it for a couple days or weeks) and when you have an answer come back and share it.
Contrarian of what?
Common sense. Reasonableness. Logic. Having a good opinion.
I think you need more time pondering.
Field of Dreams
The Natural
Seabiscuit
Raging Bull
Bull Durham
Chariots of Fire
Slapshot
Rocky
Breaking Away
Hard not to put Rudy or the Longest Yard in that list. If I had to yank one it would be Seabiscuit.
The Hustler
The Natural
Rocky 1
Rocky 2
Hoosiers
Caddyshack
Rudy
Buffalo 66
All the Right Moves
Everybody's All-American
Also, I always felt like The Rookie with Dennis Quaid did not get its due. And Friday Night Lights will always be a favorite of mine, even if the television series eclipses it a million times over.
The Rookie is definitely in my next 10.
The Hustler
The Natural
Rocky 1
Rocky 2
Hoosiers
Caddyshack
Rudy
Buffalo 66
All the Right Moves
Everybody's All-American
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Raging Bull
The Hustler
The Natural
Rocky 1
Rocky 2
Hoosiers
Caddyshack
Rudy
Buffalo 66
All the Right Moves
Everybody's All-American
Grey, it ultimately wouldn't make my top 10, but I thought I was the only one considering Everybody's All American.
Great flick!
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but my favorite movie of all time!
I am probably the only person here that doesn't rank it in my top 10. I don't know if my relationship with my own father is the reason, or what. I like the movie, but don't love it and never feel a longing for it. I'll watch a little if it's on, but I never go looking for it.
Sorry for your personal feelings toward FOD,but it is my personal feelings towards my Dad that make FOD my favorite. I lived in a time where having a catch with your Dad was everything!