Almost like a documentary

Rating: 9/10 (20 August 2001)

Chariots of Fire manages to capture a time in history in such a wonderful way that as a viewer of this movie you feel almost like you have been watching a documentary. And this is meant in a positive way! The fact that the story is based on true events helps of course, but what ultimately makes this an enjoyable movie experience, is the fine combination of good actors, a wonderful story, great costume design and the captivating music of Vangelis. This is not an action movie. This is a movie for thinking people who can enjoy the time typical atmosphere and the philosophical questions that the main characters are struggling with. 9/10