i have no idea why this is called a classic.

Rating: 3/10 (28 April 2014)

Honestly, i don't get whats the big deal about this movie. Other than the happy ending- all is good- fulfill your dreams theme, it doesn't have anything.
I was so bored in the first 30 minutes, i had to force myself to finish this movie, just because I'm a film student.Maybe i had too much of a high expectation.
i get people wanting to see stories that inspire them, but i also feel like movies should have you immersed in their universe and keep the audience interested, and this does not do that for even 10 minutes.
So much unimportant and mundane dialog, the takes are too long, almost no cuts, no different takes.
i will give it that it was one of the first to use steady-cam, and for being innovative i guess i can overlook the extreme long shot of the trainer (i don't even remember the name) going up the stairs.
Avoid this movie if you can, or if you really must see it (for your career or curiosity) be warned. this is not entertaining, at all.