If you were to ask my best friend Mary Mongiello and I what our favorite movie genre is we would both confidently (and quickly) say, "inspirational sports movies." Considering the fact that we are both short, blonde, and spend most of our time eating Taco Bell and stalking cute boys on social media, you could never have guessed it.
Why do I love sports movies so damn much?
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I couldn't tell you.
I love the thrill. I love the passion. I love the inspiration.
I love that I can vicariously live through these characters because although I tried every sport, I absolutely and positively sucked at every single one.
(I was that girl with funky barrettes making sand castles in right field.)
I also love how a majority of these stories are based on true events. It adds a little something extra. Maybe a little more magic. It helps the hometown hero realize this could be them and success is attainable if you work your ass off...and make some friends along the way!
Here it is:
1. "Field of Dreams"
"If you build it, he will come."
2. "Rudy"
5ft nothing and just wanted a chance to play some ball. Rudy will always inspire me that no matter what, I can do anything.
3. "The Sandlot"
Benny "the Jet" Rodriguez will forever have a place in my heart...even if he wears jeans in the swimming pool.
4. "High School Musical"
Okay, okay, okay...this isn't necessarily a "sports" movie but people do play sports in it! And it inspires everyone who watches that you can be the "theater kid" and "the jock."
5. "Miracle"
USA! USA! USA!
I still get nervous that they're not going to win.
6. "Radio"
Try to watch this movie and not cry...I dare you.
7. "The Karate Kid"
The ending of this movie still gives me chills.
8. "Lords of Dogtown"
This one's for Mary. Skateboarding as we know it would not be what it is today without these California legends...trust me.
9. "Bend It Like Beckham"
Girls from all over the world kick ass!
10. "The Blind Side"
11. "Win Win"
I'm sure nobody's ever seen this one but I highly recommend it. I love indie movies. And I spend a majority of my life rooting for my brothers at wrestling matches. This movie combines the two!
12. "Rocky"
* Rocky theme song plays in the soundtrack of life *
13. "Lucas"
THIS MOVIE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Corey Haim and a young Charlie Sheen? Nothing beats it.
14. "The Mighty Ducks"
Even though the second one is better than the first, I can say that all three "Mighty Ducks" movies are my favorite of all time. I'll take that to my grave.
15. "Remember the Titans"
Need I say more?
