Viewed in
2009
Premise
Part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series, Barry Levinson explores Baltimore from 'The Move' to the Ravens, through the eyes of the Baltimore Colts Marching Band.
Who should watch
Anyone with a heart.
Thoughts
This was an excellent, emotional film.
First off, this was an amazing story, and Levinson was able to show all aspects of it. I laughed at the funny anecdotes of how the band uniforms were saved before the move and smoldered at Robert Irsay's abuses. The irony of Art Modell being sympathetic to the band, then later ripping the hearts out of Cleveland was astounding.
I liked all off the interviews, especially Jim Irsay's honesty. He did not apologize nor rationalize his father's follies in the whole saga.
The film did an excellent job of portraying the love the city had for the team and the band. A great story about determination and heart.
What I would change
I know it's an ESPN co-production, but do you really have to use the technicolor-ed footage of The Greatest Game Ever Played? The vintage black-and-white would have added to the legendary aura of the Baltimore Colts.
