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Cool Runnings Movies

Cool Runnings

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Inspired by the true story of the first Jamaican Olympic Bobsled Team. The always appealing Candy is the ex-champion who takes on the four islanders who know nothing about the sport and whips them into champions.
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Description: Inspired by the true story of the first Jamaican Olympic Bobsled Team. The always appealing Candy is the ex-champion who takes on the four islanders w... More at Family Video  
 
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Description: Based on a true story, this is the comedic saga of four Jamaican athletes going to extremes to compete as bobsled racers at the Winter Olympics. With ... More at Amazon Marketplace  
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Key Information
Stars John Candy
Actors Doug E. Doug
Available Formats VHS
Directors Jon Turteltaub
UPC 765362325030
Genre Comedies
Subgenre Recommended • True Story • Slapstick Comedy
MPAA Rating PG (MPAA)
Release Date 1993
Running Time 1hr 38min
Languages
Original Language English
DVD Editions
  DVD1hr 38minBuena Vista Home EntertainmentAugust 24, 1999PG (MPAA)717951002754
VHS Editions
  VHS1hr 38minMovies UnlimitedApril 13, 1994PG (MPAA)
Credits
Screenwriter Lynn Siefert
Professional Reviews
  (10/01/1993, p.C8, Janet Maslin): "...A cute, buoyant sports fantasy, jolted along by a reggae soundtrack and playfully acted by an appealing cast..."
Product Review Summary
34 Reviews from Shopping.com
Overall Rating: Rating: 4.62/5 stars
Action Factor: 4
Special Effects: 3
Suspense: 3
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By: Stephen_Murray in Movies at Epinions.com
May 26, 2002

A champion among tear-jerker feel-good movies

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: The 5 leads, the music, the ending

Cons: that the fine actors have not done more in the decade since this film

Bottom Line:
r-e-s-p-e-c-t is not an easy goal to attain Read More


By: three_ster
May 9, 2001

Jamaica has a bobsled team! : The Movie Cool Runnings

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: hilarious, good plot, emotional, heart-warming

Cons: none

Bottom Line:
Highly recommended as a feel-good movie for the whole family. Candy at his best! Read More


By: JENNI1396
Apr 27, 2000

Feel The Rhythm Feel THe Rhyme Its Bobsledding Time

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: true story of the Jamaican bobsled team, great actors and plot

Cons: some cussing Read More


By: wychic
Jan 3, 2008

Jamaica Takes to the Ice in Cool Runnings

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: entertaining, fun for the whole family, loosely based on actual events, good acting

Cons: can be a little hokey at times

Bottom Line:
Great feel-good film for the whole family Read More


By: sj1and0
Jul 5, 2008

The Jamaican Bobsled Team

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Their determination.

Cons: The attitudes of their opponents and the world around them.

Bottom Line:
Cool Runnings is a really good movie. Read More


By: captaind in Movies at Epinions.com
Aug 7, 2003

Bobsleigh, Jamaican Style.

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Perfect family viewing, including for our family (ie - no kids!¬)

Cons: High price in shops

Bottom Line:
I can't think of anyone who wouldn't like this film, apart from maybe those with their sense of humour surgically removed. Read More


By: petsnpeople
Jul 31, 2000

My Family's Most-Watched Video

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: very funny

Cons: none Read More


By: gregsgarage
Jul 9, 2007

Cool Runnings is a terrific family movie

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Light hearted, funny, terrific family movie, uplifting, real tear jerker

Cons: Poor acting in first 30 minutes of movie

Bottom Line:
Recommended for the entire family. Cool Runnings is a well done and light hearted Disney movie with a great storyline that really draws the viewer in. Read More


By: terrid
Oct 13, 2000

I got drug to the movies

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Inspirational, funny, just plain good

Cons: older movie Read More


By: DisneyWifenMom
Sep 24, 2000

Gold medal for this winner!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: funny, emotional

Cons: there are none! Read More


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