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Still, “4 Minute Mile” is efficient in its storytelling—which is fitting, given that it’s about a sprinter—and Jenkins and Blatz have solid chemistry with each other. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Jenkins enlivens this well-worn material through his sheer presence, his intelligent choices and the emotional truth he brings to ...
A reclusive track coach meets a poverty-stricken teen, who is at a violent juncture in his life, and eventually shapes the boy into a world-class runner.
- (13)
- Charles-Olivier Michaud
- PG-13
- Kelly Blatz
Runner rises above home life in sports drama with edge. Read Common Sense Media's 4 Minute Mile review, age rating, and parents guide.
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- Charles-Olivier Michaud
Aug 1, 2014 · 4 Minute Mile: Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud. With Kelly Blatz, Richard Jenkins, Kim Basinger, Cam Gigandet. A former track coach decides to train a student with natural athletic talent. Tragedy strikes, forcing the student to confront everything that has been holding him back.
- (3.2K)
- Drama, Sport
- Charles-Olivier Michaud
- 2014-08-01
4 Minute Mile is a 2014 American drama film directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, written by Jeff Van Wie and Josh Campbell, and starring Kelly Blatz, Richard Jenkins, Cam Gigandet, Lio Tipton, Rhys Coiro, and Kim Basinger.
Even with Richard Jenkins's strong turn as a grizzled mentor and ex-athlete, 4 Minute Mile is a limp sports drama that fails to be inspirational or inspired. Full Review |...
Aug 2, 2014 · Film Review: ‘4 Minute Mile’. Fine performances can't quite overcome a slight script in this sports-themed movie. By Bill Edelstein. Lacing up the spikes of sports movies past, Canadian filmmaker...
