Training films are often based on real events. They describe the biographies of famous athletes, both men and women. Such films motivate, are designed not to forget about your body and spirit, remind you that you should not be afraid of anything, especially personal growth and success. In this article we will analyze the 13 most popular movies about training.
“Play like Beckham”
“Play Like Beckham” is a film about girls training. At the very beginning, viewers get acquainted with the main characters, the storyline, the theme of the film adaptation itself. The main character Jess, although she is a girl, still prefers a masculine style. This is evidenced by her boyish clothes, such as shorts and T-shirts. This was done intentionally to convey to Jess all the love of football.
The main character has to face injustice, because her mother does not understand her daughter's hobbies, which is why she often begins to condemn. Another topic in the film about training in a football team is dreams and goals that you need to achieve at all costs. In the film adaptation, Jess would like to play on the same field with her hero David Beckham and score a winning goal, but her mother always returns the girl to the real world and asks to stop attending training. The ideas in the film are well expressed through methods such as voice-overs, which help to talk about the feelings of the characters, about goals, interests, values, culture.
Reviews about the film adaptation are amazing, because many girls, after watching "Play as Beckham" overcame their fear and began to engage in those sports that they like, even if they are considered male.
Rocky
If you are looking for the legendary film about training and fighting, then you should definitely watch “Rocky”. This film adaptation turned 42 years old, but it is still the standard among its genre.
Rocky Balboa is not a real character, although many might think that a whole series of films of the same name are biography and documentary. However, the name alone causes a storm of emotions in a person. And all because Rocky Balboa is a legendary boxer, a talented athlete, an outstanding personality in a fictionalized film world.
The reviews prove that this is a real film about the training of fighters, where each scene is saturated with sweat, blood and perseverance. There are overcoming pain and fear, and a fear of seeming weak, and prolonged work on oneself, and the last battles, even if human life is at stake.
“Friday Night Lights”
This series was created specifically for fans of real hard Texas football. Friday Night Lights is on the list of best workout movies.
Creator Peter Berg maximally revealed all the characters of his film adaptation, and also touched on personal topics - fears, constraint, fear of failure, athletic success and even relationships. “Friday Night Lights” was able to show viewers how cruel, emotional and intense American football is.
Reviews of the film say that this film adaptation is ideal for people of all ages. There are incredibly many lessons that would help viewers cope with their fears and insecurities.
“Pumping Iron”
Perhaps this is one of the most popular films about training, fitness and bodybuilding. An incredible number of Arnold Schwarzenegger fans use his technique and regime year after year to achieve the same incredible results.
“Pumping Iron” is a 1977 documentary about the run-up to the 1975 bodybuilding competition. The film adaptation is dedicated not only to Arnold Schwarzenegger, but also to his competitors, such as Lou Ferrigno and Frank Columbus. The film was directed by Robert Fiore and George Butler. It was based on the book of the same name by Charles Gaines and George Butler “Simon and Schuster” (1974).
"Pumping Iron" is one of the few films that holds numerous positive reviews. People from all over the world are reviewing this film adaptation in order to pave themselves the same path as Mr. Olympia and become at least a little bit like the famous Arnold.
“Eddie Eagle”
Films about training and sports appear on the screens much less often than comedies, dramas or detectives with action movies. However, viewers greet each picture with delight and rapture, because often they can get acquainted with the biography of some famous person.
Inspired by true events, “Eddie Eagle” is a good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards, who bravely performed at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The main character did not stop believing in himself, even when a whole nation considered him unworthy of these competitions. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic trainer (actor Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on an important role - winning the hearts of sports fans around the world, fulfilling his dreams, creating an incredible show at the Olympics.
“Eddie Eagle” was released under the auspices of producers of such films as Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Reviews and viewers suggest that this film is incredibly motivating. Michael “Eddie” Edwards is an example of someone who decided to take part in the Olympic Games from scratch, without many years of practice and preparation. But the most amazing thing is that he could.
"Upward movement"
“Upward Movement” is one of the brightest and most memorable films about training in Russia. The drama tells about the legendary basketball team, which was born and raised in the arms of the Soviet Union. “Upward Movement” appeared on the screens quite recently, but already managed to acquaint a huge number of viewers with an incredible story where a team from the USSR was able to defeat US players for the first time in 36 years.
Although this film was subject to negative criticism from avid moviegoers, it still impressed many people. Firstly, because this film adaptation is based on real events, and most residents of the former USSR countries still do not suspect that they had basketball, and even at the world level. Secondly, this is a feature film where everything is present - and love, and a craving for sports, and a thirst for victory, and huge stakes.
Reviews about the film are mixed. Some believe that this is one of the brilliant films of Russian film production, while others, on the contrary, are sure that the story was greatly distorted. But overall, the quality, the play of the actors, the staging of the highest level.
"Mad bull"
Another best movie about training fighters, which tells about the famous boxer Jake LaMotta.
The film adaptation speaks of an embittered professional fighter, convinced that his life does not matter outside the ring. One day he met a beautiful woman who, unlike others, was interested in Jake's soul, and not his fame or money. A special role was played by Robert De Niro, who was able to reflect the inner struggle of his character. The main character all the time tried to cope with his personality, outgrow pride, while remaining the best boxer in the world of that time.
Reviews of the film state that there is nothing to stop the Raging Bull. Sport makes people, though strong, but at the same time dependent and manic. For them there is no word "loss", especially when in life follows victory after victory.
“In the area of special attention”
A pretty old film released in 1977. The story tells of a guards regiment that was sent to scout and capture the enemy. Starring Boris Galkin - a famous Soviet actor.
The film shows the conditions in which the scouts fell, how difficult and practically impossible their task. It is important to note that the main characters helped to cope with the task through constant training, their strength of mind and dexterity.
Judging by the reviews, a small number of people are ready to watch old Soviet films, but those who at least once saw "In the zone of special attention" will permanently add this film adaptation to the collection of the very best.
Commando
The hero of Arnold Schwarzenegger served in special forces. “Commando” is rightfully one of the best films about training special forces and performing impossible tasks.
John Matrix, the former leader of the Commandos special strike force, which has always received the most difficult tasks, is forced to return to action after his resignation when his little daughter was abducted. To find her, the main character needs to break through many killers, who used to be also in the same unit with Matrix. The character of Arnold has only a few hours to overcome the biggest problem: to find his daughter before she is killed.
The reviews prove that Commandos is an unrealistic story, and they watch this film only because of the famous bodybuilder. However, Arnold is still an example for most people, and even the unreality of the plot will not spoil his appearance in the frame.
“Coach Carter”
The film was first released in 2005 and talks about Ken Carter, a basketball coach. The main character is ready to do something crazy to advance his team to leading positions. For example, abandon coaching until its players improve their academic performance. Ken Carter did all this just to win the big match.
This adaptation tells about the ability to set priorities, as well as about controlling your emotions and channeling energy in the right direction.
Reviews show why the film was so liked by the audience. This is because “Coach Carter” was based on real events and shows us a story from the life of a real person who was engaged in uncontrollable teenagers.
“Karate guy”
Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel almost immediately flees from karate-trained high school bullies. Determined to fend for himself, Daniel decided to start studying this martial art.
Later, a Japanese master named Keisuki Miyagi comes to the aid of the protagonist to teach him and show that karate is more than just a struggle and a thirst for power.
Judging by the reviews, this film will teach you how to prioritize correctly and show that there are no strengths and weaknesses, but only those who want to take care of themselves and those who are always ready to complain about their offenders.
“She is a man”
Of course, this American comedic film tells little about training, but it motivates and shows how a girl can transform to cover her beloved brother.
Viola is the main character of the film adaptation “She is a man”, which went to a careless brother who decides to leave for London for the time of serious preparation for an important match. So that the guy does not encounter problems, his sister agreed to go to an elite boarding school, change into men's clothes and pretend to be one of the players on the football team.
In addition to the fact that this American sport is incredibly heavy and cruel, the girl had to face another problem - she fell in love with one of her brother’s friends. How can Viola cope with her feelings, can she keep a secret by pretending to be a man, but withstand the onslaught of her brothers?
The reviews prove that this meditation film is a symbol of how difficult it is for a woman to survive in the world of guys without being able to either go to the common shower room, show her emotions, or give out girlish habits and needs.
“Chariots of Fire”
Chariots of Fire is a true story about sprinters participating in the 1924 Olympics. The film shows the whole truth about British runners. It has very little mature content, where the main characters mostly drink and smoke, so many parents, having watched the film adaptation, will find that it will be too difficult for their children to follow their idols.
However, the two runners mentioned in the film are worth discussing with the children. The first sprinter is a Jew who fights prejudice through competition. The second is a Scottish missionary who refuses to run the Olympic race on Sunday, even when the Prince of Wales tries to invoke love for the country.
It's interesting, but a lone billboard for Lipton tea appears along the racetrack, which is a great reminder of how much advertising there is at most sporting events today.
The opinions of viewers on reviews agree in the majority - they are surprised and a little disappointed by professional athletes, but it was these two Britons who taught them how to prioritize correctly.
Films about training are simply obligated to eradicate laziness and fear of failure among the majority of the world's population. They motivate people to love sports, show that great personalities were never born famous and popular, but achieved success through a difficult thorny path. For example, the movie “Queen of Katwa”, which tells about a girl from Uganda who was fond of chess. Despite the poverty and difficult situation of her country, the main character was able to succeed, for the sake of herself, her family and people.