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re: Sports Movies That Were Not About The Sport

Posted on 5/29/14 at 9:29 pm to
Posted by Zap Rowsdower
MissLou, La
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 9:29 pm to
The Wrestler
Posted by Tackle74
Columbia, MO
Member since Mar 2012
5263 posts
Posted on 5/29/14 at 9:32 pm to
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The Wrestler


Pro Wrestling is in no way a sport, it is athletic but not a completion it is pure entertainment only
Posted by CWilken21
Gnawlins
Member since Mar 2005
3884 posts
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:52 pm to
Just caught Bobby Jones Stroke of Genius on Starz and thought it was pretty good and more about Bobby and his struggle to please everyone in his life. What really appealed to me was the reflection of a bygone era of moral, upstanding behavior, and honor.

This is a wonderful movie that everyone in the family can enjoy. Plus, there is a message important for young athletes: love the game, not the money it will bring. Great performances, un-offensive content, and an overall good feeling, make this a must-see film for anyone who wants to be entertained in a positive way.
Posted by TigerMyth36
River Ridge
Member since Nov 2005
39736 posts
Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:55 pm to
Caddshack II was all about the sport.
Posted by gthog61
Irving, TX
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 10:56 pm to
Movies are scripted, sports are not, so the movie isn't really going to be about the sport because sports fans watch sports because the outcome isn't known beforehand.

The movie is going to be about the people or relationships or struggle or whatnot, with the sport as a backdrop.
Posted by abellsujr
New England
Member since Apr 2014
35294 posts
Posted on 5/29/14 at 11:09 pm to
quote:

Movies are scripted, sports are not, so the movie isn't really going to be about the sport because sports fans watch sports because the outcome isn't known beforehand.

The movie is going to be about the people or relationships or struggle or whatnot, with the sport as a backdrop.
For one thing, there are surprises in movies all the time. The audiance does not know the outcome before they see a movie most of the time.

Second, ie Moneyball, baseball was the focal point. The character relationships were important, but it was a movie about how baseball was changed. I understand what you are saying, but I don't think that applies to everything.
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