Vangelis for a movie set in the early 1900s. Who knew that Blade Runner music would mesh? Actually it doesn't really mesh at all with the tone of the movie. I've read from fans that at the time of the release the soundtrack was a huge hit with viewers. If you watch I'm sure you'll recognize the tune. I've never thought I was a huge fan of modernized music to a movie that completely sets itself into a different time. Chariots of Fire is old fashioned in appearance, the costumes have no fun modernization either, yet they've taken the soundtrack into the 80's. Had the movie underwent a less 1900s vibe then it might have worked. Instead the soundtrack was one of the huge reasons I just didn't like this one.
Summary: Two track athletes from different backgrounds compete in the 1924 Olympics. Harold is Jewish and he is the son of a rich father. His arrival at Cambridge leaves him trying to prove his place among his peers that he is more than a rich boy, but has real abilities to contribute. Eric is another runner, and is a devout Protestant. When discovering that one of the qualifying races is scheduled on a Sunday he must make a hard decision about whether to run or honor his faith. The two men would rise to fame after their participation in the Olympics and this movie chronicles that.
