unless you like movie about rowing and this movie be a little slow . the only thing this film have in common with chariot of fire be the fact that it a period piece . the film be predictable even if you never hear of ned hanlan . it a little sappy at time . the acting be a bit over the top and wooden with little chemistry felt between cage and dale . spoiler the training scene for the race on the thames look like it be steal from one of the rocky film but without the speed bag . if you like to be bore to tear or need a non narcotic to fall asleep this would be a good film for you . out of .