Cool Runnings Essays

In the film Cool Runnings, the characters break down several barriers by being the first Jamaican bobsledding team. Throughout the film there are more positive messages than any other sports film. This film is about four Jamaican men who create a bobsled team and try to compete in the 1988 Winer Olympics. The movie portrays all the perfect qualities of sports psychology such as goal setting, leadership, determination and motivation. Together these men come together and represent their country since

In one’s business life and personal life, stress is something that will occur on a regular basis. The film Cool Runnings is a great film in exhibiting the experience of stress as well as the sources and consequences affiliated with stress. At some point in life the experience of stress will occur and discovering ways to cope or manage this stress are essential. This film shows various ways in coping with stress and also provides beneficial lessons that viewers can acquire and utilize in the future

“Feel the rhythm, feel rhyme, get on up, it’s bobsled time,” says Doug E. Doug in the movie Cool Runnings. This movie isn’t just about how an unlikely Jamaican bobsled team qualifies for the Olympics, it teaches the viewer about leadership, hard work, and persistence. These are only some of the many life lessons presented throughout the film. The plot development, life lessons, music, character development as well as the humor are what make this film so special. By recreating the genre of comedic

In the movie Cool Runnings written by Jon Turteltaub there are three runners and push kart driver who made a Jamaican bobsled team to go to Calgary, Canada to compete in the 1988 winter Olympics games. An important scene in the movie is when they are leaving Jamaica and arriving in Calgary Canada. Different types of techniques are used to show that they don't fit in in their new setting and are outcasts. Contrast of colour is used to show that Sanka, Deris, Junior and Yul don't belong in there

Introduction: A film that we studied this year was called “Cool Runnings” directed by Jon Turteltaub. The plot of this film was the story of the first ever Jamaican Bobsled team, and their journey to compete at the olympics in 1984. One theme that interested me in this film is the idea of sacrifice. It interested me because it made me realize that sacrifice is a big part of success and that to achieve something you may need to make some sacrifices. Dialogue, camera shots and music are some of the

In the film, Cool Runnings directed by Jon Turteltaub, a character that I admire is Irvin Blitzer. I admire him because he is brave, supportive and knows how to learn from his mistakes. At the begging, he was introduced as a totally different character but later on clear changes in his personality are shown. Film techniques that are used to show that are dialogue, close up and over the shoulder shots. I admire Irvin because he is a character who learned from his mistakes and made the best out of

Cool Runnings The movie that I picked to do this assignment on (which was very hard for me to pick) is Cool Runnings. Cool Runnings is a 1993 Disney movie, it is a comedy sports film. The director was Jon Turteltaub and some of the main actors were John Candy, Doug E. Doug, Rawie D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, Raymond J. Berry, and Leon Robinson. A little summary of the movie is that a retired bobsled Olympian had but extra weights in their bobsled and cheated resulting in their gold medal being taken away

In her article “Cool Running” Nancy Gibbs discusses the controversy behind the paraplegic athlete Oscar Pistorious. More specifically what’s considered a level playing field? Should someone competing with disabilities that make the competition easier, be able to compete with others who have no disabilities? Yes, disabled athletes should be able to compete with regular athletes. “Democracy presumes that we’re all created equal; competition proves we are not, or lese every race would end in a tie

values can give competitors a sense of having a place, reason, and inspiration that can offer assistance to overcome deterrents and accomplish their objectives. One case of the utilization of social treatment in sports motion pictures is the film "Cool Runnings." The motion picture tells the story of the Jamaican toboggan group that competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. All through the film, the significance of social personality and community is highlighted as the Jamaican competitors confront separation

The transition from Primary school to Post-Primary school is a difficult time for anyone involved. It is one of the most drastic changes that students will ever encounter in the educational career. The transition is typically filled with anticipation and anxiety about homework, teachers, peers, academic rigor, school rules, getting lost, and many more factors. For the typical student, it is a whirlwind of emotion and anxiety. For students with special needs, these worries become even more prominent

Everyone says that being in love is not as easy as it seems, in this case it wasn’t easy, but it was so worth it. Being in love with Wyatt was the only thing that didn’t screw me over. It was the only thing in my life that didn’t make me want to run away when things got a little rough. He felt different than anything I’ve ever felt in my life. He was the one thing I thought wouldn’t change. His consistency was breathtaking for me. I never got used to the way he felt, I never got used to him. I

Jenny could not hold her excitement. It was almost her 16th birthday and she was so anxious to see what her friends had planned for her. For the past week, Jenny had been implying that she wanted a birthday party thrown for her, She knew her friends would not disappoint her. It was finally the day Jenny had been waiting for. She woke up with a huge smile on her face ready to start the day. Jenny did her hair, her makeup, and put on a cute outfit that she had planned for the day. Jenny headed downstairs

St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish cultural/religious celebration, and because of this you just never know what to expect. Here is what may happen to you this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday the 17th. Aries (March 21-April 19) You’ll go to an amusement park. It’s never been a secret that you love amusement parks. You love thrills, to go fast, for wind to run its fingers through your hair and push your head back. You love to feel like you’re flying, like you’re a free bird able to soar across the sky. Only

I was excited that I couldn’t sleep. I paced around my room once, then twice, then a third time. I was thinking about what I was about to do tomorrow that would change history. My name and picture would be on magazines and online. I was going to the past. When I was done pacing, I went downstairs. Took some sleeping pills and automatically felt droopy. I made it to my bed and put on the covers and slept. Tomorrow was going to be a good day. This year was an innovative year. Inventors were in their

On September 14th, Haverford High School hosted one of the most important races for the Upper Darby Cross Country team. In most races, the winning team is not rewarded with a prize. But this was a different race. The girls team were running, fighting for the possession of the sports bra. The tradition of the sports bra was established by the coaches of both teams, Upper Darby and Haverford, in late seventies inspired by the boys’ tradition with a bronze shoe. The trophy was an actual sports bra that

only would be a cool looking trophy, but a doorway to new beginnings. Beginnings such as being accepted into college for free, with scholarships, or being the first amputee runner to become the "All American Runner of the Year" award. All of these make Josiah want to come in first place even more, but competing at levels like this may be a challenge, especially for Josiah, the one-legged track star who lost his left leg in a car accident. For Josiah, he says that running with a fake leg

Warming up is an essential part of the hurdler lifestyle. To warm up properly there are many different activities you must complete before your race. The first step you should complete is running a lap around the track. Running a lap gets blood circulating through your body, which is vital to a hurdler because it loosens muscles and helps to prepare for the big race. Next, you should do simple stretches to ensure you get all of your muscles loosened well

I have always had a thing for running. In middle school, I would always be the first to finish the mile long run in P.E. Running the mile in seven minutes flat would always beat everyone else. It was the same outcome in high school as a freshman; however, that was not the case as a sophomore. As a sophomore I ran seven minute miles but a sophomore named George would run it in six minutes and fifty seconds. I wondered why he was so fast, so I asked him. He said that he was in Track & Field and that

About 500 yards from the starting line there is the trail I will soon be running on and it seems as if it disappears into the thick trees. When I entered the shaded canopy of the deciduous trees, the crunching noise of the athletes running over the dull red and bright yellow leaves was almost deafening. We were running on a gravel trail that was surrounded by tall multi-colored trees and bushes. Then it came upon me, the first mountain of a hill

the ground running. Once again, he stole a loaf of bread from the baker. “I haven’t eaten in days, this is just what I needed” he thought to himself. As he sprinted across the soft dirt road, he could see the angry faces of townspeople flash by. Everything inside of his head was spinning. Hunger and weariness were overtaking him, and he didn’t feel as if he was thinking clearly. “Just keep running, and thou shalt have bread to eat,” he repeatedly mumbled to himself. After nearly running into some