Sport Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Sport

A man wearing a red vest sitting on a wooden running track, looking focused.
Review

Race

by Mathilde Dumazet

Jesse Owens’ Olympic legacy is reduced to hand-wringing sentimentality in this mediocre Wiki biopic.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Four men in red and white football uniforms celebrating a victory with a trophy.
Review

Bobby

by Adam Woodward

Relive England’s sole World Cup triumph 50 years on via this timely tribute to a true footballing icon.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Trailers

The first trailer for Eddie the Eagle soars into view

by Clarisse Loughrey

Taron Egerton stars as the cult ski-jumping figure in this uplifting underdog story.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Two men, one older and one younger, standing in a gym setting, the younger man is shirtless and muscular.
Review

Creed

by Ashley Clark

A franchise is reborn in sensational fashion courtesy of director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B Jordan.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Man in a white shirt and tie holding a rugby ball.
Review

Draft Day

by David Jenkins

Air-punch inducing drama with Kevin Costner about the surprisingly fascinating sport of American Football player trading.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men in casual clothing, one with an arm around the other, standing in what appears to be a workshop or studio setting.
Review

The Fighter

by Kevin Maher

A formulaic boxing movie made utterly compelling by one of the most committed actors in the business.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman in a green and yellow roller derby uniform with helmet and elbow pads, shouting and gesturing with enthusiasm.
Review

Whip It

by Josh Winning

There’s girl power and attitude galore in Drew Barrymore’s roller derby-based directorial debut.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A black and white circular graphic with a central eye-like shape surrounded by radiating lines.
Review

The Wrestler

by Matt Bochenski

A stunning career comeback from Mickey Rourke underpins Darren Aronofsky’s tragic sports drama.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect