Chariots of Fire
As it goes, Chariots of Fire holds up as a strong, well-acted, entertaining, and beautifully scored sports film that actually does earn its accolades and holds up fairly well on rewatch.
The Triplets of Belleville
Artistically, The Triplets of Belleville is certainly a triumph with plenty of unique art and pleasing audio callbacks to bygone eras to be deserving of its spot among the greats.
I, Tonya
Bolstered by a message that goes beyond the negative effects of sex, drugs, and rock and roll and by a leading cast that collectively give some of the best performances of their careers, I, Tonya is elevated above the typical biopic fare to be a film that fully deserves a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The First Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk tells a story of gripping drama and emotion through a beautiful visual medium with a cast of memorable characters, arguably earning the title of best basketball movie ever and definitely a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
When We Were Kings
Muhammad Ali’s entire persona makes When We Were Kings an excellent film, but it’s the building around his story and the events of the “Rumble in the Jungle” that Leon Gast pulls off that elevate it to legend-making status and a film worthy of a spot among the greats.
Murderball
Taking the elements of a good sports documentary and compiling them to form a moving film about resilience, humanity, disability, and, yes, sports is how the filmmakers turned Murderball into an all-time great documentary.
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer offers viewers a direct critique of the pressures parents place on their gifted children, showcasing in a poignant way the positive and negative impact that parental interactions can have on their children, setting itself apart from similar sports films and earning a spot of greatness.
Lagaan: once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India excels in so many genres of filmmaking and manages to blend them all together into a cohesive film and story about the people of India triumphing over their colonizing invaders that deserve a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Jerry Maguire
A film that is incredibly big on heart, full of iconic movie quotes, and bursting with standout performances, headlined by Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire stands the test of time and remains one of the best romances, best sports movies, best feel-good movies, and all-around best films of all time.
The Black Stallion
Beautiful visuals and a striking score are the highlights of The Black Stallion that have made it a standout among horse movies, accentuating the beauty of nature and horses on its way to achieving greatness.
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers succeeds in creating an avenue to consume many forms of humor in one short sitting, making it a prototypical comedy film and, as such, one of the Greats.
