How to Enjoy an Underdog Sports Hero Film

One of the most dramatic genres of films is the underdog sports hero films. They don't always have to be dramatic, considering the very comedic The Bad News Bears with Walter Matthau, but in more recent years they have all seemed to fall towards the dramatic side, very touching and gripping. Here's some handy tips on how to enjoy the genre with and without a box of tissue.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Television
• Movie Theater Tickets
• Tissue

1. Research the true story behind the film before you see it. It won't ruin your enjoyment of the film, but enhance it.
2. Brush up on all your sports rules, whether it's baseball, football or soccer, to better understand what happens in the film.
3. Look for the underlying romantic relationship that is in each of these films and threatens to hurt the sports hero's chances at the big game.
4. Hate the parent, school organization, or politician that is threatening to not allow the underdog sports hero to fulfill his dream.
5. Make a choice between feeling inspired or grabbing for the tissue at the end, or shoot for the goal and do both.

Tips & Warnings

• See Remember the Titans, We Are Marshall, and League of Their Own for good choices on movies of this genre.