Directed by:
Stephen HopkinsCinematography:
Peter LevyComposer:
Rachel PortmanCast:
Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton, Carice van Houten, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt, David Kross, Jonathan Higgins, Tony Curran (more)VOD (3)
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Track and field star Jesse Owens overcomes adversity to win four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (2)
The name of the movie alludes to a cute ambiguity. But that changes nothing about the fact the first half of the film is pretty boring, only for it to move to some good performances in Germany, when it finally becomes somewhat interesting. Unfortunately, even so it is still only an average biopic.
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I'm not sure if it was the film's intention, but it managed to showcase flaws on all sides, so you somehow feel that in those histories, nobody is perfect and nobody is an absolute jerk. Except maybe Goebbels. Everyone has their flaws, but still, something beautiful shines through here. Sportsmanship, friendship, and hope. I can't help it, this movie got me. And I'll admit, I'd like to meet Leni.
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