The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.The story of Terry Fox's unprecendented cross-Canada marathon on an artificial leg for cancer research that made him a national hero.
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A more PC view of Terry's incredible feat that bonded many Canadians and thousands worldwide in a mutual battle. Still & all, got a little verklempt at how personable our hero was portrayed, his pain & endurance clear, but not in your face. Great re-enactments of archive footage for the benefit of a younger audience. A good docu-drama best viewed annually: like "Saving Private Ryan" on D-day, like "Braveheart" on Robbie Burns day, like "The Bells of St. Mary's" at Christmastide; to remind us of the emotional ties we have with the battles we wage. It's not so much the performance but the discussions or private thoughts that ensue.
I just finished watching Terry and it was such an inspiring movie.. I felt such warmth in my soul. Terry Fox is a true ICON for us Canadians. As I was watching "Terry", I got news that my town in Newfoundland raised just over $92,000 for the cancer society. I was so proud. It was such an amazing movie. There couldn't have been a better person then Sean Ashmore to play Terry. I cried while watching this movie and it wasn't because of his death, it was because of this life. He was an amazing man. I kept thinking while watching the movie how I sometimes complain just walking across the street to go to the store while this courageous man jogged as far as he could across Canada. I just can't tell you how full my heart feels from this movie. Good work to all those who helped make this movie and to the family and friends of Terry Fox, God Speed.
God Bless Terry Fox and his family...May he live forever in our hearts and memories.
God Bless Terry Fox and his family...May he live forever in our hearts and memories.
I loved the movie! It was so good. Those who haven't watched the movie yet, rent it!! Shawn is brilliant in this movie as he portraits Terry Fox. He is such an inspiration to all of us Canadians. He never thought of himself while he ran the Marathon of Hope, but only the children who suffered from cancer all over Canada. He has done such an amazing thing by running across Canada to raise money for cancer research that he gave the children hope that they will survive and that at least somebody cares about them and is willing to do something about it. His dream came true even after his death and his legacy lives on! For 25 years, millions of Canadians have done the Terry Fox run in honor of his memory and they've raised millions of dollars! "A dollar for each Canadian" Terry said, and his dream came true. Terry Fox truly is Canada's biggest hero.
This is everything I like in a film. I watched this on TV, knowing it would be good, I was right. I talked to my friend Stephanie on the phone and we watched it together, we were both pleased! 1. The acting, I never knew Shawn Ashmore was so good. All I have seen him in was X Men, In A Heartbeat and a couple other things. Excellent acting. Even though Shawn and Terry's voices were nothing alike, GREAT MOVIE! 2. The story. Terry fox was a Canadian legend and hero and we remember him greatly. If only he was still here, he was a great person.
3. It shows how proud Canadians can be instead of all these Americans called us Canadians losers. We are good people.
This film deserves an Oscar. One of the best films ever made.
3. It shows how proud Canadians can be instead of all these Americans called us Canadians losers. We are good people.
This film deserves an Oscar. One of the best films ever made.
I saw this movie at my school believe it or not!
I thought it was very very well done.
Shawn Ashmore was perfectly cast as Terry Fox by the way.
In my life, I have had some bad experiences with these kinds of movies but this one was different.
With this movie, it has substance, a good storyline, and a good cast which makes everything work just wonderful.
I thought it was very well done once again.
I also thought the cast was awesome, especially Shawn Ashmore-Terry Fox
The little bit of humor in this movie just made it perfect in my opinion.
Hats off to Shawn Ashmore and all of the crew for making a truly excellent film adaptation of the life of Terry Fox
Hats off especially to Shawn Ashmore for a truly great performance as Terry Fox.
I had no idea he was such a good actor but I know now!!!
10/10
I thought it was very very well done.
Shawn Ashmore was perfectly cast as Terry Fox by the way.
In my life, I have had some bad experiences with these kinds of movies but this one was different.
With this movie, it has substance, a good storyline, and a good cast which makes everything work just wonderful.
I thought it was very well done once again.
I also thought the cast was awesome, especially Shawn Ashmore-Terry Fox
The little bit of humor in this movie just made it perfect in my opinion.
Hats off to Shawn Ashmore and all of the crew for making a truly excellent film adaptation of the life of Terry Fox
Hats off especially to Shawn Ashmore for a truly great performance as Terry Fox.
I had no idea he was such a good actor but I know now!!!
10/10
Did you know
- TriviaIn the re-enactment of Terry Fox's speech in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square, Terry is wearing a hockey jersey with nothing on the front. In real life, he was wearing Darryl Sittler's NHL All-Star Team jersey (with the NHL logo displayed predominantly), but the cost of licensing the NHL logo meant the shirt was left blank (though Sittler's name and number is still on the back)
- GoofsIn one scene, Bill Vigars refers to Canada Day, the July 1 holiday commemorating the Confederation of Canada. This may be perceived as an anachronism, as the holiday was not officially known as Canada Day until 1982; in 1980, its official name was still Dominion Day. However, it should be noted that informally, many Canadians were already referring to the holiday as Canada Day; the official name change *reflected* an already existing usage.
- ConnectionsRemake of Terry Fox: Le coureur de l'espoir (1983)
- SoundtracksTurnaround
Written and Performed by Stan Rogers
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- 2h(120 min)
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