Cool Runnings [Region 2] | ![Cool Runnings [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51A168DAREL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Jon Turteltaub
Actors: Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, John Candy
Category: DVD
Buy New: $89.99
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 184606
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Russian (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: BG102325
EAN: 4011846004059
ASIN: B00005AXJX
Theatrical Release Date: October 1, 1993
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Based on an improbable but true story, Cool Runnings concerns the Jamaican bobsled team that competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Director Jon Turteltaub (Phenomenon) does a fine job with both the absurdity of the situation (the athletes had never even seen snow) and the passion behind it (their desire to compete and win). John Candy, in one of his last roles, is touching as a disgraced coach who seizes the opportunity to work with the Jamaicans as a chance for redemption. The bobsled scenes look good, and the races are exciting. The climax, which is entirely unexpected, takes the film to a wholly different level, even if events in the story don't quite match the facts. --Tom Keogh
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true story August 19, 2009
old movie watch
great story of the olympic team from jamaica john candy great as always great product fast delivery thx
An excellent movie, hilariously funny, and very clean July 31, 2009
Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Leon Robinson (played by Derice Bannock) has lived for his dream of going to the Olympics as a sprinter, but when he is tripped during the tryouts, he feels his dream slipping away. But, lightning strikes when Leon gets a brilliant idea, form a Jamaican bobsled team, and go off to the Winter Olympics! Forming a rag-tag team of misfits, and grabbing a washed-up American bobsled gold-medalist (John Candy) as a coach, it's off to Calgary, Canada, and the 1988 Winter Olympics! But, it's going to be a very rocky road for these men from warm and sunny Jamaica, one filled with surprises!
This is an excellent movie, hilariously funny, and very clean (with just enough swearing to give it a PG rating). My whole family loves it, and we have watched it over and over again - don't you just hate spending money on a DVD and then realizing that watching it once is enough? Well, this is a great movie, one that you will not regret buying. My family and I recommend this movie to you and your family.
Buy it and enjoy!
Cool Runnings July 17, 2009
Loretta Alvarez
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Cool Runnings Review July 12, 2009
E. Rinke (Dearborn, MI USA)
Cool Runnings is a great family comedy by the Disney Corp. I was looking for a copy of it all over and couldn't find it. So i decided to look online and i found a copy of it on amazon. I ordered it and in five days i had my copy delivered. The shipping time was fantastic and the price was better than any store i went too. Which made buying at amazon a great deal and a better decision. I encourage anyone who is looking for a movie or anything else to look on amazon before going to the store.
Cool Runnings May 14, 2009
Mary A. Musilek
It was fine. It did come when it was suppose to and looks like new.
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