6 Movies to Get You Into the Winter Olympics Spirit
Miracle
College coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is hired to lead the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to victory. Despite a rocky start, Brooks strives to unite the team as they become a symbol for American patriotism on the heels of their game against the heavily-favored Soviet team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v64ofT1rGOw
The film is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 80%.
I just watched the movie Miracle again, about the 1980 Olympic Hockey team, for the 30th time and I still get goosebumps on the pregame speech the Herb Brooks gives before the Russian game.
— Mike Duggan (@MikeDuggan20) January 19, 2018
Cool Runnings
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. The film was also the last film of John Candy’s to be released before he died.
Cool Runnings currently has a 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on Netflix!
The Jamaican Team just walked out for the opening ceremonies which means it’s required by law you stop what you’re doing and quote Cool Runnings.
— Daniel Phillips (@DanielKATC) February 9, 2018
Blades of Glory
Blades of Glory follows two rival Olympic skaters (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) who were both stripped of their medals and banned from men’s singles competition for life after tying for Gold and breaking out into a disastrous fight. Years later the two find a loophole in the rules that allows them to qualify as a first-ever same-sex pairs team.
The film currently holds a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Everytime I watch ice skating I hope that someone will come out with the blades of glory routine
— Cristian (@CGempeler12) February 9, 2018
Eddie the Eagle
Taron Egerton (The Kingsman) stars as Eddie Edwards, a British skier who became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping since 1929 in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The film also stars Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, and Iris Berben.
The film is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 80%.
Just watched the movie ‘Eddie the Eagle’. Inspiring story about grit, perseverance, resilience, honour and hope. It’s not about winning, it’s about taking part and trying your best. Loved it.
— Alison Hanegraaf (@AlisonHanegraaf) February 5, 2018
I, Tonya
Margot Robbie stars in the Academy Award-nominated film based on Tonya Harding and her journey from childhood, to becoming the first American woman to complete a triple axel during a competition, followed by her association with the infamous attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan in 1994.
I, Tonya is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 90%. Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are both nominated for Academy Awards for their roles.
I, Tonya was exceptional. The cinematography alone was unlike most other films, both in the skating sequences and the drama, and it has performances worthy of every recognition they can get. Plus a soundtrack with more great licensed music than even Suicide Squad!
— Matthew Vose (@matthewvose) February 8, 2018
The Cutting Edge
Starring Moira Kelly and D.B. Sweeney, The Cutting Edge follows straight-laced figure skater Kate Moseley after she’s denied a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics. After she’s unable to keep a partner while training, her coach recruits the arrogant former Olympic hockey player Doug Dorsey to step in. The film also stars Lost‘s Terry O’Quinn and Roy Dotrice.
The Cutting Edge currently holds a 60% on Rotten Tomatoes. The original movie also featured 3 sequels including The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold, The Cutting Edge: Fire and Ice and The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream.
Every fourth February I watch the cutting edge and am struck anew at how half this movie is slo-mo montages that are either a) filmed through a cloud of smoke b) scored by weird reggae songs or c) both a and b #toepick
— Katie Walsh (@heyyybrother) February 4, 2018
What movies are you going to be watching in between your 2018 Winter Olympic watch parties?
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