I, on the other hand, do not like sports... nor many sports films (you'd be surprised how many classic sports films I haven't seen... or maybe you wouldn't be). However, for the sake of today's post, I'm going to list my favorite sports films. And before you tell me "That doesn't count!," you should blame Wikipedia. I'm taking my choices right from here. Though I'm gonna try not to do the same sport more than once.
Top 10 Favorite Sports Films.
10. Air Bud
Sport: Basketball
Thoughts: I haven't seen this movie in years, but I remember liking it as a kid. But who wouldn't like a movie about a dog that can play basketball? I'd also tear up when he yelled at Buddy to go away, that he didn't want him anymore. But it's not my super favorite, which is why I put it at number 10.
9. Happy Gilmore
Sport: Golf
Thoughts: Of Sandler's earlier work, I prefer Billy Madison, but Gilmore does have its fun qualities. From fighting Bob Barker to the Putt-Putt-esque shot near the end, this movie has some really fun moments.
8. Remember the Titans
Sport: Football
Thoughts: When I was in high school, Fridays were inundated with one of two movies every single week. This was won of them. I had to watch this film so many times, it's not even funny. But hey, it is a good movie, regardless of my lack of caring when it comes to football. Perhaps it's Denzel Washington.
7. Run Fatboy Run
Sport: Track/Field
Thoughts: Hey, it was on the list! I actually really like this movie. Perhaps it's because of Simon Pegg or whatever, but I like it. Not really much else to say.
6. The Sandlot
Sport: Baseball
Thoughts: I mentioned before that Remember the Titans was played on a near-weekly basis when I was in high school, but there was another film. This was that film. Of course, there are many more classic moments in this movie. "What a Smore?" "Some more what?" or "You're killin' me, Smalls!" or "FOR-EV-ER." It's been a while since I've seen it, but it's just one good, quotable movie.
5. The Wrestler
Sport: Wrestling
Thoughts: I've only seen it once, but it was a lot different from what I thought it was going to be. I imagined that it would be much more serious and boring, but the tone was much lighter than that. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit, and it wasn't just because Marisa Tomei was topless through most of it.
4. Speed Racer
Sport: Racing
Thoughts: Sure, it's not real racing. But racing is a sport, and this movie is all about racing. And I just love it. It's campy, it's colorful, it's stylish, and it's just plain fun. This movie really splits people. Most either love it or hate it. Obviously, you can see what side I'm on.
3. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Sport: Dodgeball
Thoughts: "Donde esta la bibliotecha, Pedro?" This is another fun, quotable film. People seem to have negative feelings for Ben Stiller, but I think he's made some good, funny movies. And this is one of them.
2. Surf Ninjas
Sport: Surfing
Thoughts: This movie is camp-tastic and a childhood favorite. And now I own it on DVD! So, OK, it's not focused on professional surfing, but surfing is still a major part of the story and the characters. Yup.
1. The Big Lebowski
Sport: Bowling
Thoughts: Similarly, bowling isn't really the plot, but it's still a huge part of the film. But you should agree with this choice. The Dude abides... so should you!
10. Air Bud
Sport: Basketball
Thoughts: I haven't seen this movie in years, but I remember liking it as a kid. But who wouldn't like a movie about a dog that can play basketball? I'd also tear up when he yelled at Buddy to go away, that he didn't want him anymore. But it's not my super favorite, which is why I put it at number 10.
9. Happy Gilmore
Sport: Golf
Thoughts: Of Sandler's earlier work, I prefer Billy Madison, but Gilmore does have its fun qualities. From fighting Bob Barker to the Putt-Putt-esque shot near the end, this movie has some really fun moments.
8. Remember the Titans
Sport: Football
Thoughts: When I was in high school, Fridays were inundated with one of two movies every single week. This was won of them. I had to watch this film so many times, it's not even funny. But hey, it is a good movie, regardless of my lack of caring when it comes to football. Perhaps it's Denzel Washington.
7. Run Fatboy Run
Sport: Track/Field
Thoughts: Hey, it was on the list! I actually really like this movie. Perhaps it's because of Simon Pegg or whatever, but I like it. Not really much else to say.
6. The Sandlot
Sport: Baseball
Thoughts: I mentioned before that Remember the Titans was played on a near-weekly basis when I was in high school, but there was another film. This was that film. Of course, there are many more classic moments in this movie. "What a Smore?" "Some more what?" or "You're killin' me, Smalls!" or "FOR-EV-ER." It's been a while since I've seen it, but it's just one good, quotable movie.
5. The Wrestler
Sport: Wrestling
Thoughts: I've only seen it once, but it was a lot different from what I thought it was going to be. I imagined that it would be much more serious and boring, but the tone was much lighter than that. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit, and it wasn't just because Marisa Tomei was topless through most of it.
4. Speed Racer
Sport: Racing
Thoughts: Sure, it's not real racing. But racing is a sport, and this movie is all about racing. And I just love it. It's campy, it's colorful, it's stylish, and it's just plain fun. This movie really splits people. Most either love it or hate it. Obviously, you can see what side I'm on.
3. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Sport: Dodgeball
Thoughts: "Donde esta la bibliotecha, Pedro?" This is another fun, quotable film. People seem to have negative feelings for Ben Stiller, but I think he's made some good, funny movies. And this is one of them.
2. Surf Ninjas
Sport: Surfing
Thoughts: This movie is camp-tastic and a childhood favorite. And now I own it on DVD! So, OK, it's not focused on professional surfing, but surfing is still a major part of the story and the characters. Yup.
1. The Big Lebowski
Sport: Bowling
Thoughts: Similarly, bowling isn't really the plot, but it's still a huge part of the film. But you should agree with this choice. The Dude abides... so should you!
