Race

Focus Features | Release Date: February 19, 2016

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 77 Ratings

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Brent_MarchantFeb 19, 2016

An inspiring, though somewhat schmaltzy and rather formulaic biopic about Jesse Owens' remarkable feats at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in which he triumphed tremendously in the face of Adolph Hitler's attempts at establishing and flaunting hisAn inspiring, though somewhat schmaltzy and rather formulaic biopic about Jesse Owens' remarkable feats at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in which he triumphed tremendously in the face of Adolph Hitler's attempts at establishing and flaunting his new Arian empire. While the film effectively captures the look and feel of the period and addresses the many facets that made up Owens' story, it nevertheless suffers from inconsistent performances, uneven pacing and occasionally trite dialogue. Watching "Race" makes for a good high school homework assignment, though it's far from groundbreaking cinema.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 20, 2016

Race is racing to get to the positives, but failed to do so.... ending up in a 6. While Race brings us heartbreaking moments and heartwarming moments at the same time, Race brings us another "Been there, done that" plan that perfectlyRace is racing to get to the positives, but failed to do so.... ending up in a 6. While Race brings us heartbreaking moments and heartwarming moments at the same time, Race brings us another "Been there, done that" plan that perfectly describe movies like these.… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 24, 2016

The double entendre of this film’s title is apt. It details the athletic success of Jesse Owen as he works his way to his record-setting 1936 Olympics, as well as the racial travails that made his journey such a challenge. It’s veryThe double entendre of this film’s title is apt. It details the athletic success of Jesse Owen as he works his way to his record-setting 1936 Olympics, as well as the racial travails that made his journey such a challenge. It’s very informative, especially the details about the reactions of the Nazis, who were hosting those fateful games in Berlin. While it’s well made and has a solid (if traditional) structure, it lacks the fervor that would have ignited the story’s passion. The cast does fine and the direction is competent. It’s more a fascinating history lesson than a stirring film. (The CGI locations are the most obviously fake in recent memory.)… Expand