foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 While I was rummaging through the 2 for $10 DVD bin at Walmart yesterday, I came across the movie Hoosiers, and on the front it said something along the lines of "The best sports movie of all time." I haven't seen Hoosiers (I know I should), so you guys tell me..is it really the best sports movie ever? I believe ESPN actually rated it as their #1 sports movie on a countdown a few years back (checking now, yes they did). I wouldn't say I've seen a ton of sports movies, but I'd have to say my favorite by far is Remember the Titans (in fact, it's one of my favorite movies of any kind, ever). Rudy is another favorite, of course, and who doesn't love Angels in the Outfield? I also really liked Field of Dreams and Coach Carter.. So, opinions? What are the best sports movies of all time? I apologize if this thread has been made in the past, but I don't remember seeing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 If you count boxing as a sport, then Raging Bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broward83 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Hoosiers, Rudy, Remember the Titans, Days of Thunder, Major League.. The Longest Yard (original) .. uhm.. fuck, the soccer movie that took place during ww2 or some shit. I think it had Pele in it.. good movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Hoosiers, Rudy, Remember the Titans, Days of Thunder, Major League.. The Longest Yard (original) .. uhm.. fuck, the soccer movie that took place during ww2 or some shit. I think it had Pele in it.. good movie. Victory. Excellent movie. Throw Bull Durham in there, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PUT THAT DICK IN MY MOUTH! 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 It's Hoop Dreams, hands down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I'll go with 1) Rudy 2) The Hustler 3) Rocky 4) Brian's Song 5) Field of Dreams Michael Mann should be shot dead for taking what should have been the greatest sports movie ever, Ali, and putting people to sleep with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Michael Mann should be shot dead for taking what should have been the greatest sports movie ever, Ali, and putting people to sleep with it On that note, When We Were Kings is another great choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Caddyshack gets an exemption because it's on another tier of movies for me. And I'd hardly call it 'the best', but Tin Cup might be my favourite sports movie. With those two out of the way, Field of Dreams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Caddyshack gets an exemption because it's on another tier of movies for me. And I'd hardly call it 'the best', but Tin Cup might be my favourite sports movie. I really like Tin Cup. The end is very different for a sports movie and Don Johnson plays a great asshole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Kingpin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Tin Cup was a pretty good movie. A lot better than I was expecting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 If anyone wants to see the whole Top 25 list made by ESPN, you can find it here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/stor...estmoviesresult I love Jerry Maguire, but I never really considered it to be a sports movie. Searching for Bobby Fischer is on the list too, which begs the question What defines a sport? Would anyone consider Bobby Fischer to be a sports movie but Rounders not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 No. If Searching For Bobby Fischer is a sports movie, then Rounders certainly is. Personally, I don't consider Rounders to be a sports movie, although it is one of my favourite movies ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I'd like to say The MIghty Ducks...but the fact that parts 2 and 3 were almost the exact same movie actually hurts the first one for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 It's Rudy and it's not even close. Miracle hasn't been mentioned, but that was good. What the hell? Wikipedia tells me Rudy was ranked the 24th best sports movie of all time by ESPN. How the fuck is that even possible? What the hell was ahead of it, Mr. 3000? EDIT: Oh, the list is two posts above me...how about that. Still, that's retarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danville_Wrestling 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I'd go Rudy and then Hoosiers. Honorable mention for me goes to Seabiscuit and The Natural (which might've been higher but some bits are so ridiculous, ala the stuff with "Bump" Bailey that it hurts the film's standing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Here are some of my favorites from each sport... Basketball: Above The Rim He Got Game Hoops Dreams Teenwolf (Childhood favorite) White Men Can't Jump Love & Basketball (blow me) GOAT: Earl Manigualt Story Football: Rudy Any Given Sunday Remember The Titans Brian's Song The Replacements Gridiron Gang Little Giants(another childhood favorite) Baseball: Major League Field of Dreams Little Big League(another childhood classic) Hockey: Mighty Ducks Slapshot! Golf: Caddyshack Happy Gilmore The Legend of Bagger Vance Boxing: Rocky III Raging Bull Don King: Only in America The Great White Hype When We Were Kings Diggstown Undisputed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Major League, easy. You can't top this scene. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=17...h&plindex=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 You say Little Big League is a childhood classic, then you leave off The Sandlot. Unforgivable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 You say Little Big League is a childhood classic, then you leave off The Sandlot. Unforgivable. Exactly what I was thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Just a comment about Remember the Titans.. Whenever my friends claim that I'm a racist (I make a lot of racist comments but truly am not one), I bring up the fact, and it's true, that I tear up every single time I watch the scene where Julius goes to the hospital to see Gary after the car accident. Nurse: Sorry, family only. Gary: He's my brother. Can't you see the family resemblance? Some heavy shit, right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Rocky Field of Dreams Remember The Titans Varsity Blues Friday Night Lights Glory Road Gladiator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 1. Rocky 2. Eight Men Out 3. Bad News Bears 4. Bull Durham Baseball is best depicted in Bull Durham, but the romantic stuff is pretty bad. Eight Men Out is perhaps the greatest historical film I ever watched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Hoosiers in my opinion is the best sports movie of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 My favorite is Major League. I must have worn the VHS of it out when I was 12. I think Rocky is probably the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 28, 2008 Can't believe nobody mentioned Eddie. Anyway... 1. Raging Bull 2. Rocky 3. Major League Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Brandon 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 Rocky or Any Given Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 My top 5 in my opinion Major League Hoosiers Raging Bull Field of Dreams Glory Road Honorable mentions: 61*, 8 Men Out, and Ladybugs (Just kidding on Ladybugs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck415 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 The Program? Gus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
