Jesse Owens' biopic 'RACE' gets into positive limelight with rave reviews at the US Box office ahead of India release!
The much awaited sports biographical film 'RACE' starring Stephen James as the world record breaking Olympic medallist Jesse Owens released in the US on 19th February,2016 and has been in the talks since then.
RACE is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend.
The movie has in the positive eye of the public and has been receiving optimistic and sturdy reviews. It has managed to pull in 7.5 million dollars within just 3 days of the release only in the USA.
Here's what renowned reviewers have to say about the movie:
"Race" reminds us that long before television elevated black sports heroes into gods, there were athletes like Jesse Owens who paved the way. - “Stephen Holden - New York Times”
It's amazing; the power of drama to make audiences worry about an outcome that is part of the historical record, but "Race" accomplishes just that. - “Mick LaSalle - San Francisco Chronicle”
At its core, Race remains a conventional sports biopic, but one beautifully ensconced in period fashions, vehicles and props, crowned with winning performances from James and Sudeikis, all captured by Levy's sharp, zesty camera work. - “Dann Gire - Chicago Daily Herald”
The movie has does an immense justice to the late Athlete and is seeing a steady growth by positive word of mouth.
Race is all set to hit the Indian theaters on 11th March, 2016.
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