When it comes to sports movies, this past decade has churned out some pretty good ones.
People love sports movies because they are uplifting, inspirational and fun.
It is no surprise that they often perform well at the box office, and frequently garner praise from critics and audiences alike.
Without further ado, here are my favorite sports films that were released from 2000-2009.
We can start at the beginning of the decade.
Any sports films list from the past 10 years that does not include Remember The Titans would just be wrong! What else could you want? Football, true story (based on one at least) and Denzel Washington as the inspirational coach.
This movie had it all.
Another great football movie that I will have to include is The Blind Side.
If have not seen The Blind Side yet, you should definitely do so soon.
This movie is incredible.
I will not give away details but it is a true story, based on the book of the same name and there is nothing not to like about this film.
Also based on a true story, and arguably one of the greatest moments in American sports history, is Miracle.
Based on the 1984 Olympics at the height of the Cold War, a group of American college hockey players go up against the odds to meet the superior Russians in the finals.
What plays out is quite frankly...
a miracle.
One of my top 30 films of all time is Million Dollar Baby.
I will not give anything away, but this is Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and Hillary Swank at their finest.
It is no surprise Hillary Swank walked away with the Academy Award for Best Actress with this film.
One other amazing sports film from this past decade was Sugar.
If you have not seen it and are a fan of baseball, you should.
It gives a truthful look into the world of Dominican baseball and the struggles of extremely talented kids to make it to the pros.
As it stands, this is the list.
Hopefully the next decade will bring some great sports films as well.