A Based on True story that IS

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2004)

This film was an excellent portrayal of the meaning that this event brought to the people of not only the USA, but the world as well. As a devout fan of the sport that is hockey, I feared this film may end up as a "Hoosiers on Ice." However, Disney did a superb job in recreating the event that defined and accelerated USA Hockey. One cannot help but experience the pain and pure joy that this event held for those that lived it. Herb Brooks knew exactly how to motivate these men to defeat the hockey superpower of the world for the most prized trophy, the gold medal. A great coach that wasn't entitled to a medal of his own.