1. 3. Cool Runnings
Cool Runnings. Duh. It’s totally inspiring.
And hilarious. I mean, if you didn’t root for
these dudes, then you are a robot.
Seriously, check yourself right now. This
1993 film, directed by Jon Turtletaub, is
based on the story of the Jamaican bobsled
team. It begins with a Summer Olympic
hopeful and a champion pushcart racer
who want to put together a team for the
1988 Winter Olympics. They enlist a
washed up Coach (John Candy) to help
them and, just as in real life, work their
collective asses off to not only make it to
the 1988 Games but to earn the respect of
every country watching. This one will bring
those happy tears to your face. Be warned.