Help me pick a sports-based movie!
Title says it all!
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What about Rudy!?! Also, I agree, The Wrestler is actually REALLY good!
For your next sports poll “for Love of The Game”
Goon!
The Wrestler is such an underrated masterpiece. I don’t see it ever winning a poll but you def should still give it a watch.
Moneyball isn't really a sports movie, it's a math movie. If you want emotional stuff, both the Wrestler and Iron Claw would be better choices. I agree that Moneyball isn't the greatest choice. The Wrestler is a "sister movie" to Black Swan. Aronofsky called Black Swan a companion piece to his previous film The Wrestler, recalling one of his early projects about a love affair between a wrestler and a ballerina. He eventually separated the wrestling and the ballet worlds as "too much for one movie". The Iron Claw is more about family and is a true story. I won't push for Raging Bull since it's in last place. But yeah, if you want to watch Moneyball go for it, I would pressure for going for the #2 choice in this instance though.
Reel steel kinda fits here i think. With some major stars of today too.
Raging Bull is a good movie but I am happy as for Moneyball, really loved it.
one day somebody will react to searching for bobby fischer....one of the best sports movies/feel good movies ever. really well done. its about chess so its a bit different though.
That would make me incredibly happy. :)
I voted for The Iron Claw. I haven't seen it, but based on the story it's setting out to tell, I assume it would make a better reaction video for Nat than Moneyball. Hopefully, we eventually get both.
Warrior (2011) was a decent movie that could have been an option, honestly its a pretty mid category so its hard to get excited for any of them.
Moneyball is the best sports themed movie of all time.
Though if Nat were to watch Raging Bull, she should watch if not already "Rocky" and then once done with the Rocky's she should then watch "Grudge Match" to bring them all together. LOL
Hoestly WArrior should have been on this list.
For the love of god can the Ironclaw win lol she should honestly just watch it
I also agree lol
She is never going to see The Iron Claw at this rate 😂
Hi Nat. A random suggestion for movie reaction that might be worth considering - Green Book. Based on a true story.
You should check out the Replacements with Keanu Reeves, its a late 90s gem
Moneyball is great, it's not a conventional sports movie. It's a shame though that The Wrestler will probably never win a poll, it's a very emotional and intimate movie. And then Raging Bull is just in it's own category of classic film., Scorcese at his best.
Let's Go Oakland! #selltheteam Moneyball is a classic, Iron Claw is one you should definitely watch at some point. Also idk where else to put recs but, if you're looking for a new animated show, Creature Commandos has been really good and the 3rd ep will be out this week. Start of DC Universe for James Gunn, itll be a good lead-in to the Superman movie next year (that I also hope you watch). it's really stand alone. If you like Commandos, there's a movie and show you can watch to add minor past canon context but they aren't needed to watch the show.
Ngl im suprised moneyball is taking this one, that movie was boring as hell lol
most likely because the otherones are mid
You know you’re one of the few Gen Xers here when one of the best films of the 80s, period, is coming last. I wonder how many of the folks here even know what it is, let alone seen it. That being said they’re all top tear (although still not seen The Iron Claw) and deserve a watch/reaction. Why not do them all Nat? 😛
Angels in the outfield as a blast from the past
Should of inculed "Brain Song" 1971 a truely great sport movie - Based on a true story of friendship & Chicago Bears team
How about BASEketball by trey stone & Matt Smith. The ultimate movie for the ultimate sport. Or Seabiscuit
I hope Iron Claw overtakes Moneyball. It's a great story and i'm not a wrestling fan. I thought it had a wonderful story and cast. if i had to rate it, i'd give it a 9 .
Personally voted for Moneyball, a favorite of mine for movie direction alone. But Iron Claw could be an easy additional reaction if you had free time at some point.
I’ve been waiting for Moneyball, one of my top 5 favorite movies all time!
Just react to The Iron Claw at this point
To be fair nat did listen and put it in a more reasonable poll, it's still not winning, I'm with you I want her to react to it, executive decision I say lol
Since Nat loves Brad Pitt, let it be Moneyball! Plus, a young Chris Pratt is in the movie. LOL! Would love to see Ford vs Ferrari on the next sports poll.
Watch the karate kid part 2
Moneyball is blehh
Facts
Moneyball is a little difficult to understand if you’re not a big baseball fan and The Wrestler is pretty depressing but also accurate
Disagree with this take, you need to know that 'stats' are a thing that people care about in Baseball, but if you know that, you don't really actually need to know about all the different stats to pick up what the movie is putting down.
Moneyball is the weakest of these movies.
The Wrestler had a major impact on me, I like this one the best from this list. The Warrior and The Fighter are also worth it to be added for future polls
Everyone of those are great movies
i know a lot of people are not into wrestling like that and the other movies about wrestling are not really good but iron claw to me is the only wrestling movie that done really well to me like just wish people at least give it a shot like if u have never watch a wrestling movie then you should watch iron claw like to me it would be the one and only wrestling moving ill recommend but its not going to win sadly maybe next time I guess
All of these are good movies. My pick would be Iron Claw or Moneyball
On the surface, Moneyball does not fit with three movies about fighters. I would have made 2010's The Fighter the fourth choice... I'm curious what other three movies would folks set against Moneyball? I'd say Draft Day, Trouble With The Curve, and We Are Marshall, but that's really just stacking the deck for Moneyball :) Separate from all of these, my must-see sports-business movie is 2023's Air. Shame Raging Bull is not more popular here, but not surprising.
im not gonna lie iron claw preetty good
If Iron Claw doesn't win this time, you should definitely consider making an executive decision to just watch it. Really good movie.
I voted for The Wrestler, it's an incredible movie, I've only watched it one time, many many years ago, but I still think about it to this day
Well. Sorry Iron Claw. Nice knowing you. This was your best chance.
Breaking Away Any Given Sunday Miracle Brian's Song The Longest Yard (Reynolds, not Sandler) Seabiscuit
Ain’t no way one of the greatest films ever is at 8%
If Moneyball was on a regular poll it likely would've won, just good movie overall sports or otherwise
I’m a nerd who loves sport and statistics (I’m actually a professional gambler) so I appreciate the genius of Moneyball. It’s a super movie. I know Natalie hates baseball, but I hope she appreciates the brilliance of that movie.
The best sports movie: Waterboy Actually the best sports movie is A knight's Tale but luckily she's already reacted to it
Happy Wednesday Nat. Haven't seen any of these so I'm happy to watch whatever wins. Will go with Iron Claw this time as it's seems to have a big following. Have a great day Nat 💛
The Iron Claw HAS to win this one, c'mon people, she clearly wants to watch it, so much so that she created a poll of just sports movies just so it can win. AND IT STILL NOT WINNING!!!!!!!
That's because vast majority of people doesn't care about wrestling
The Wrestler is a must watch.
I wonderhow the old Rob Lowe - Patrick Swayze movie Youngblood (1986) would go over.
Hoosiers!
Hoosiers is my favourite sports movie too 😊
You know how some people watch Legally Blonde or School of Rock as their comfort movie? Yeah mine is Moneyball lol I really hope it wins!
The replacements
The Replacements is definitely in Nat's wheelhouse.
Not interested in any of them but hope whatever wins you enjoy it nat cuz that's what matters the most 👍
Just let her watch iron claw
Now THIS is a proper poll for Iron Claw
Voted Moneyball but haven't seen the others so. Also, please put Warrior (2011) in a poll, or just watch it on your own time. It's a great sports movie too
Yeah I wish Warrior had made it on to this poll. Such a great movie, and too often overlooked.