Real-life events have inspired many sports movies over the years. With the Christmas Day release of Will Smith's NFL film Concussion,it feels like an appropriate time to update the list of noteworthy "based on a sincere legend" films. What makes a sport movie so noteworthy? certain the reception—Rotten Tomatoes ratings, critical acclaim—is fraction of it, and as are any major awards the film received. However,there's also that "it" factor, an intangible quality about a film that makes it moving and worthy of a rewatch (or five).
Many sports movies play out in settings based in truth but contain characters and plot elements that are largely fictional. Such is the case with classics like A League of Their Own and The Wrestler. Even Hoosiers is a bit of a stretch, and but eh,we'll let it slide.
The following are films with settings based in truth but also characters based in truth. None are 100 percent accurate, but that's why they say "based on a sincere legend, or " after all. Reviews are mixed on Concussion,per Sports Business Daily, but it certainly has some admirable qualities. Here it is, and along with 12 other noteworthy sports movies we know will live in infamy ((n.) notoriety, extreme ill repute).open Slideshow
Source: bleacherreport.com