Prefontaine (DVD, 2002)

"Prefontaine" is a very emotional, and very true story.
I give it 100 A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Jared Leto who plays Steve Prefontaine, is awesome in his acting.
His portrayal of the Olympic Athletic from Coos Bay, Oregon is spectacular and very real.
Mr. Leto gave this performance, as he does with all his performances, the total attention and passion it deserved.
No other actor in my opinion could have done such a magnificent job in this role.
At a very young age, Steve Prefontaine tried very hard to live up to his personal expectations of himself especially in sports as a young boy, always striving to be the best, and having felt the need to always proving it.
His size, and weight were an issue as he was smaller than most boys his age.
But he found his passion and place in the world ofTrack and Field as a champion runner in his High School years.
He was discovered during his High School performances in his races, and his future builds from here making him a huge name in Olympic History.
A hero if you will.
Steve Prefontaine was the USA's Gold Medal hopeful in the 3 mile race in Track and Field at the 1972 Munich Games.
The 3 mile race was known as the least glorified race, but Steve changed all that with a great attitude and performance, and it's now one of the top races also known as the star race since Steve gave it a new place in Olympic History.
All hell broke loose during those games in which the entire Jewish Team and coaches were killed by terrorists who demanded that prisoners from their country be set free.
Steve and his team mates were not harmed, but the impact of the horrifying experience impacted the entire Team, and it showed in their performances on the field.
He would be the top contender and Gold Medal hopeful again for the 1976 Montreal Games.
But "Pre" never made it. He was sadly killed in a Car accident after hosting a Track Meet at Oregon State with the team from Finland who became friends with the US Team.
He personally invited the Fin's to the USA where they all competed together with honor and good sportsmanship.
After fighting with the Olympic Commitee, the race was finally sanctioned, and Steve broke barriers that were otherwise unbroken for all US Olympic Athletes.
Very sad tragic ending for such an inspiring Athlete.
I remember this day vividly and am in tears writing about the memories.
The story of Steve Prefontaine is a very memorable and precious one for me.
I will never forget the Munich Games, and the fact that I saw Steve Prefontaines last Olympic performance at those games.

I love this movie because it's very true to it's content.
I am a huge fan of the Olympic Games, and the Munich Games were my very first to watch at the age of 12.
I have never missed an Olmpiad Since my first in 1972, and always remember Steve Prefontaine when watching the Track and Field events.
This movie is very dear to my heart, and I don't think anyone could have portrayed Steve Prefontaine as well as Jared Leto did.
He is spectacular on the big screen as much as he is on stage with his band,
30 SECONDS TO MARS.
A multi talented, very smart, and a pleasure to look at young man.
He puts his heart, soul and entire being into his roles no matter what they are, and makes the movie, his.
God's blessings to Mr.& Mrs Prefontaine, and may Steve ("Pre") rest in peace.
A true American hero.

There is nothing to dislike about this movie. It's honorable in many ways.

This was a great buy! I received the item in great condition and the price was great, I would recommend this seller to anyone!

Get you off you butt and will make you wanna run. Great acting and accuracy. I love this guy!

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift
-Steve Prefontaine

The item I bought via buy-now wasn't even in stock.......... I was told it was on back order. I did finally receive the item but it was damaged..... Tryed to communicate will the seller and just got a person who wouldn't give me a straight answer.Will not do business with this person or company again.I'm really surpised Ebay is letting this person or company to allowing this to happen.

its awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I bought the movie after I watched it at my son's home. I am a track fan and attended the 1972 Olympic trials in Eugene. I like the blend of historical footage, and interviews with people who were there, along with the actors depicting what happened. A very good movie and I recommend it.

If you love running you should know this name. This movie gets you pumped to run and can change your life if you let it. It's not high budget hollywood bullcrap either; It's just a movie of a true story of the greatest American distance runner there ever was. He was a genuine never-give-up human being and this movie is, in my opinion, a great one.

Couldnt find this movie anywhere local. Only on E-Bay. Searching for a movie no one has ever heard of was made very easy.

Like I said once Jared Leto Movies don't suck
(but I do wish he would be in a 'blockbuster' type other than Alaxander (only co-starred) & 2. that he wouldn't (seem) to die or get killed in all his movies.

I don't know much about the actual person but never heard of either.
so just as far as the movie w/ no background on the goings on at that time (wasn't born or just way too young)

It always kept you interested the whole time. Great acting and super entertaining. Plus,it is a true story which our family really likes. We would highly recommend this dvd to everyone. Even our 13 year old granddaughter lived it.

The main character in the movie (Prefontaine) is why I decided to buy this DVD. The price of the video was similar or less than the price offered by other sellers.

This is the ultimate Prefontaine movie. It's mix of produced footage and documentary style interviews mixed in with real life footage and produces a realism seldom obtained from Hollywood. This inspiring story tells the real story of Steve Prefontaine, his never give less than your best mentality and his tragic death. This movie is a must see for any runner / athlete of any age.

Kind of hard to write a review on this item when the seller stiffed me on the purchase. I, along with a number of other folks who purchased from this sell were stiffed in the month of December on items purchased.

Good informative movie and intertaining. A good movie to watch at home or show to a p.e. class. Some might find it a little dull, but I'm into running. I liked it better than With out limmitts. (I think that is the title to the other movie on Steve Prefontaine)

I like this movie bc it is very inspiring! Even though i think i bought the wrong movie over steve prefontaine bc i remember seeing another movie about this life, but i was still very pleased. Pre is a great role model and no matter which movie you watch, they all make you wanna do your best.

I never was able to see the DVD, because it was sent to the wrong address and was never forwarded to me. I am extremely upset with Ebay, the seller, and the dishonest person that has my video along with his video. So if you want to know about the DVD, you will have to write to the person that got my DVD by mistake.

I like the story of Steve Prefontaine and this movie shows him growing up into one of the greatest American runners of all time.

I love the movie prefontaine. I am not old enough to remember him as a competitor, so the movie does a terrific job in getting to know his character. He is portrayed by an incredible actor, which makes the film seem more like a documentary then a biography. After watching this movie I am now a huge fan of prefontaine as a person and as an athlete. MUST SEE!!

Great movie about the legendary runner Steve Prefontaine, but I liked "Without Limits" better. I bought this DVD as a gift for my boyfriend, and he already had "Without Limits" so this was a good addition to his collection.

I am a distance runner and there is nothing like watching Steve Prefontaine run a race. Prefontaine showed the life of the great Steve Prefontaine.Pre lived life to the fullest and broke all the rules along the way.Prefontaine showed Pre at his best and at times his worst. This was a great film about a great runner.

I purchased this dvd as a birthday gift for my son's 17th birthday. He is an avid runner and I thought it would be insprirational. I guess it was...his team placed second in the xc Missouri State Meet. Good movie, especially for someone into running. The rest of the family enjoyed it also.

I never received the product! So I hated it and I never received my money back. The seller was impossible to get ahold of and then supplied paypal with some tracking number that did not even have my address on it....ebay sellers are getting worse and ebay is becoming a joke.
Chris