If you like movies, then chances are you like sports movies. Sports films are incredibly fun to watch, as they are often based on true stories and provide a good balance of action, suspense, letdown and joy. While
Hollywood churns out sequel after sequel, we rarely get a good sports film these days. That's not to say there haven't been some great ones, however.
The following are some of the greatest sports movies from the past decade.
When it comes to great movies about football from the last 2000-2009, one would be foolish not to include Disney's Remember The Titans on their list. The true story of the first racially integrated football team stars Denzel Washington and the always great Will Patton.
It is just me or do football movies often end up being the best sports movies? 2009's The Blind Side garnered serious acclaim, even getting an Oscar nominee for Best Picture of the Year. Sandra Bullock finally found the role that won her the Academy Award for Best Actress, and she deserved it.
As is often the case with sports films, Miracle is a movie that is based on an event that meant so much more than just a game. The USA vs USSR hockey game that this film is based on gave Americans all over the world hope in one of the most incredible Olympic moments in history.
Million Dollar Baby is another film that definitely makes my list. This is an incredible film, directed by the great Clint Eastwood, which is the story of a female boxer who has nothing to lose (played by Hillary Swank) and a coach (Eastwood) who is reluctant to take her on. Amazing movie.
Another boxing film that is a great watch is Cinderella Man. Directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe and Rene Zelwegger, this film had Oscar potential written all over it. Unfortunately that was not the case, but this film, based on the boxer Jim Braddock is awesome.
So that's that. Let's see what the next decade has in store for us!
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