A masterful creation

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 1998)

A deserving winner of 'Best Picture of the Year' (1981), this film superbly tells the true story of two ambitious runners who have their sights set on Olympic gold medals. Vangelis' soundtrack is moving (a one of a kind composer), the directing and editing are pointed, clever, and so subtle it takes many times of viewing this movie before one can fully appreciate the powerful story and the deep character development. Though many have labeled this movie as a film which only the critics enjoy; as with '2001: A Space Odyssey', a watchful eye and an attentive mind will make its watching a truly rewarding experience.