So, this is a weird entry, but I only just finally saw Chariots of Fire last night on a whim after watching Alexander over the weekend and listening to Vangelis' theme a couple times.
While it is true I was aware of the many references to the film, and general outline of the plot, I had never actually watched it.
And I must say, I think it is one of the most sublime films ever made. I was actually moved to tears. Which is amazingly unexpected. I don't think I have teared up during a film since the W. Administration.
I have since read, in many reviews, that many people think it's only ok, that it is a boring sports film. And I am rather surprised by the number of professional reviewers who somehow completely miss the point and the themes of the film (and don't read any reviews from the past five years, the 20-something reviewers with no life experience, analyzing every film through a SJW lens simply offends one's intellectual standards). It is emphatically not really a sports film.
This film is about demanding essential recognition of one's human dignity, a film about true moral fortitude and character in the face of the most insidious diversity, and a portrait of one of the greatest exemplars of Christian devotion, duty, sacrifice and charity in Eric Liddell.
Truly remarkable.
