The list of sports movies I legitimately think are great might begin and end with Varsity Blues.
- Victoro311

I have never seen Varsity Blues. Probably check it now after this endorsement.

So the only NFL season I ever got right into a team and watched their game every Sunday (after they started season 3-0) was the Greatest Show on Turf, the 1999-2000 St. Louis Rams. I watched every one of their games in reg season and them go on to win the Super Bowl.

I really enjoyed American Underdog and that was obviously a big reason why.

Look I'm an eye test over charts guy. I'm not interested in defending Johnson, I was using him because this idiot Wilson is always using his charts and stats to prove a players worth. When Johnson doesn't look bad Mr.Wilson is quiet. Wilson is one of these progressive b.s. artist that actually believe there is no use for any evaluation that is not completely based on analytics. I believe that analytics are a tool. It does not tell the whole story. So my reason for commenting was Wilson didn't have much to say about Johnson his favorite whipping boy when the Avs obviously think he is a NHL player and are increasing his playing time. So its Wilson and his my charts make me smart attitude that gets to me. He scoffs at any physical part of the game and mocks players that play that style. Players that don't pass the stat test are not important to team success. If watching Johnson you think he sucks fine just don't roll out charts and tell me here is prove.

I will give an example using my team. Last year and part of this year I keep hearing
how Grzelcyk and McAvoy are stat wise a top pair among NHL defensemen. All the fancy analytics. But to me Grzelcky is no way a top pair defensemen. The charts show all kind of top stats. But in reality no matter what the completed first pass, zone exit stats say he can't defend against the big boys. He can't kill penalties, he gets pushed around, doesn't hit, can't defend himself. So if you are a strict analytic guy he is top pair. But if your a eye test reality guy no way. He is good but just not big or strong enough to be top pair. So the charts and advanced stats are helpful but it is not the end all that this new progressive genius makes it out to be. Sometimes traditional is smarter.
- johnnypie

Is that why Grz came out with a +32 (32 GF, 0 GA) at 5v5 against guys like Sidney Crosby, Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, Evgeny Kuznetsov, JG Pageau, Nicklas Backstrom, Casey Cizikas, Claude Giroux, Alex Ovechkin, Jake Guentzel, Chris Kreider

Or are these boys not big enough?

I have never seen Varsity Blues. Probably check it now after this endorsement.

So the only NFL season I ever got right into a team and watched their game every Sunday (after they started season 3-0) was the Greatest Show on Turf, the 1999-2000 St. Louis Rams. I watched every one of their games in reg season and them go on to win the Super Bowl.

I really enjoyed American Underdog and that was obviously a big reason why.
- MattStrat

I’ve heard that was a pretty good movie.

I enjoyed Friday night lights because I played HS football around that time.

I’ve heard that was a pretty good movie.

I enjoyed Friday night lights because I played HS football around that time.
- Feds91Stammer

I'm a bit of sucker for true stories....and underdogs haha

Yeah it depends on definition of “sports movie” but there’s plenty I would watch again.
- Feds91Stammer

I guess I’m talking specifically about underdog dramas

I’ve heard that was a pretty good movie.

I enjoyed Friday night lights because I played HS football around that time.
- Feds91Stammer

Friday Night Lights is also a really good one.

Friday Night Lights is also a really good one.
- Victoro311

I saw it once when it first came out but don't remember it that well. Might have to revisit sometime.

I saw it once when it first came out but don't remember it that well. Might have to revisit sometime.
- MattStrat

The Explosions in the Sky score really makes it.

Friday Night Lights is also a really good one.
- Victoro311

Youngblood
Odd Man Rush
Talladega Nights
Ford vs Ferrari was surprisingly great

Youngblood
Odd Man Rush
Talladega Nights
Ford vs Ferrari was surprisingly great
- Beatnic57

Ford vs Ferrari is another one I’ve heard good things about.

Youngblood
Odd Man Rush
Talladega Nights
Ford vs Ferrari was surprisingly great
- Beatnic57

I didn't like Ford vs Ferrari at all and I love pretty much every actor that had a relevant role in that movie. This genre just isn't for me.

The Explosions in the Sky score really makes it.
- Victoro311

Can't remember the soundtrack at all right now....but will be giving it a spin soon

The Senna documentary that is out there on Amazon I believe was great. If you are into cars or racing it's a must watch.

I find I can enjoy almost any sports movie, though I'm more into Documentaries or going back and watching old UFC/Pride/Boxing fights.

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Rocky. Does the technically count?

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Rocky. Does the technically count?
- Rinosaur

Yes it basically invented the genere of the sports underdog drama.

Most sports movies suck. But it sure beats watching frozen 300 times.
- Feds91Stammer

Pfft. Baked as a tree, with 3 DQ blizzards and frozen is awesome.

Pfft. Baked as a tree, with 3 DQ blizzards and frozen is awesome.
- 10inchTerror

S'mores blizzard is the goat.

Pfft. Baked as a tree, with 3 DQ blizzards and frozen is awesome.
- 10inchTerror

I liked Frozen but any movie will suck when a toddler demands it be played on loop for months straight.

S'mores blizzard is the goat.
- j.boyd919

We've been down this road before.....and this is absolutely correct.

I liked Frozen but any movie will suck when a toddler demands it be played on loop for months straight.
- Victoro311

hahaha yup

My little guy is beyond stoked for Sonic 2...we'll be going to it soon. The first one went on repeat a lot and I actually didnt mind it, in fact kinda liked it...the first few times...

Loved the Sonic games when I was a kid.

The Senna documentary that is out there on Amazon I believe was great. If you are into cars or racing it's a must watch.

I find I can enjoy almost any sports movie, though I'm more into Documentaries or going back and watching old UFC/Pride/Boxing fights.
- MacPatty

If we're talking documentaries,:

Untold: Crimes and Penalties - about the Danbury Trashers (can't make this stuff up!)

Red Penguins - about when the Pittsburgh Penguins bought the Russian National Team in the 90's

Soul on Ice - relevant to us because a portion of it follows Jaden Lind (Pens prospect)

If we're talking documentaries,:

Untold: Crimes and Penalties - about the Danbury Trashers (can't make this stuff up!)

Red Penguins - about when the Pittsburgh Penguins bought the Russian National Team in the 90's

Soul on Ice - relevant to us because a portion of it follows Jaden Lind (Pens prospect)
- Beatnic57

I've never even heard of Red Penguins, I need to watch that asap.

S'mores blizzard is the goat.
- j.boyd919

Haven’t had DQ in forever. Always went with the butterfinger blizzard.

S'mores blizzard is the goat.
- j.boyd919

I like the sea salt toffee with Oreo added. I’ll get like 2-4 various flavours because I usually can’t pick just 1 or 2

hahaha yup

My little guy is beyond stoked for Sonic 2...we'll be going to it soon. The first one went on repeat a lot and I actually didnt mind it, in fact kinda liked it...the first few times...

Loved the Sonic games when I was a kid.
- MattStrat

I read it was good. I liked the first. It was a decent movie for what it is but Jim Carrey absolutely killed it. Sonic 2 might he his last movie.