very entertaing!!!

Rating: 9/10 (10 February 2004)

I was only ten years old when the US hockey team beat the might Soviet team. I do remember the pride that people took in the victory. The begining of the 80's was rough time in the US. This movie retells the story in a very efective non-heavy handed way. The focus of the movie is the coach, played by Kurt Russel. His performance carries the film, he brings energy to the film. The hochey aspect is handled in a great way, everybody know the outcome of the game but the movie builds to its victorious conclusion gracefully. Even though the movie recognizes the patriotic aspect of the story, it doesn't go overboard with it, which is nice, if the movie would have been made in the 80's the filmakers probably poured it on thick. It is the type of movie that puts a smile on your face as you walk out of the theater.
Grade:B