When I first watched Chariots of Fire in the theater, I was inspired to take up the sport of running. It was a motivating and inspirational film that has stayed with me for almost 40 years. It's unimaginable to me how this film could receive a negative review, if you truly understand the message during the date and time it represents. As a dramatic portrayal of real events it's outstanding.
It is a first class film with outstanding characters played to near perfection by the actors. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
It certainly deserved the Oscar's it received...!