It's surprising to see Hopkins’ name attached to this one; he seems to have overseen something that falls into the category of enjoyable, even if not particularly well-made films—those you know aren’t great but still find yourself enjoying. This film, however, is genuinely good, which feels unusual for his work. It's a solid movie, and that's unexpected coming from Hopkins. The one significant drawback lies in its handling of the Nazi elements. The depiction of discrimination within America works well because that was truly the main obstacle Owens had to clear just to reach the Olympics; it presented a challenge on its own. However, when the story shifts to Germany, it should have concentrated more on his personal triumph—how he defeated the "master race." Instead, there’s too much emphasis on the Nazis themselves, which feels unnecessary since their identity and actions are already widely known. People aren't watching this film for a history lesson about the Nazis; they want to see what Owens accomplished. That said, the movie is effective thanks to a powerful opening that tells a dramatically engaging story of Owens, though perhaps in an unsubtle way. The only real problem is that it loses its direction once it moves to Germany.

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