Racewalkers is a must-see, you won’t find a sports comedy unlike it. It is both heartwarming and ridiculous at the same time.
I have seen my fair share of sports comedies, but Racewalkers is a whole new breed of film and I mean that in a good way. I know there are absurd sports like racewalking that does need a level of stamina and endurance, thankfully, this film not only acknowledges the sport but completely embraces it. That aside, the film has its serious moments and that is a big plus.
Phil Claydon plays the role of a race-walking prodigy Matt and it is said he got such skills because of his successful baseball pitcher career. Will (Phil Moniz) discovers him and everything changes. Will’s cousin Ched (Robbie Amell) is a racewalker as his Uncle Kurt (Greg Bryk). And lucky for Will, he meets Matt just in time for him to start his training as an Olympic hopeful. The competition between Ched and Matt promises endless laughter.
In addition to starring in the film, Claydon and Moniz also undertook its writing and directorial responsibilities. One would think that was perhaps too much work, but somehow they managed to make it all work. It could have easily gone wrong had they tried to do too much at once, but in fact, they succeeded.
No one will be surprised that Racewalkers is a ridiculous film at its core. It is as funny as it wants to be at times laugh out loud hilarious but it delivers warm and emotional sentiments just as well. The family conflicts and the drama associated with it are relatable to almost every viewer simply because let’s face it, we all have that one family member that we don’t see eye to eye with.
Everyone’s favorite classic film has one main theme that brings it all together friendship. The topic that the documentary revolves around is unique, and the fact that friends are rare makes the story even more appealing. Perhaps all too often, the bonds we share with our friends can surpass the ones we have with our families.
Everything about Racewalkers is captivating. The screenplay is mix of love and laughter, which adds value to an already entertaining premise. Moniz and Claydon, who played the lead roles, had amazing on screen chemistry due to their years of working together, which made the movie shine even brighter.
Amell is always entertaining to watch and he gives it his all unlike his previous performances, which kick it up a notch for him in the role of Ched. His portrayal of racewalking, which he fully commits to, is presented in the most hilarious way possible, as he attempts to dive into a subculture that treats itself vastly differently than anything else. He also mercilessly tears it up with Claydon and Moniz’s characters in terms of rivalry. These three were brilliant and I’d love to see them work more together because, together they are a lot of fun.
This movie understands its subject well. It comprehends perfectly that racewalking is not widely known, and that the athletes performing it aren’t exactly stylish. Clarity and the ability to self-deprecate while still respecting and taking the sport seriously is why Racewalkers is as exceptional as it is. That and the spectacular performances.
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