Favorite Sports Movies of the Decade

As this decade comes to a close, I am going to take a look back at some of the best films in a variety of categories. From Best Picture winners to horror movies and everything in between, I hope to provide you some insight into some gems you may have missed and maybe you can take a look back on the decade and decide which films you like, loved, or maybe do not ever want to see again.

Sports movies took an interesting turn this decade, with many of the best in this genre took a step off the field and looked more behind the scenes, with the sports themselves taking a backseat. And truth be told we did not see a lot of greatness from this genre in the 2010s. Nevertheless, some of these stand out as some of the best of all time and are definitely worth a watch at the very least.

Creed

Rocky came back as a role player in a film that looked like it could be a disaster but turned out to be incredible. Michael B. Jordan transformed and Ryan Coogler aptly directed this franchise defining movie. I say it is the best of the franchise.

I, Tonya

A darkly comedic ice skating movie saw a great physical transformation from Margot Robbie and shined a lot on a true story that I only had passing knowledge of previously.

Eddie the Eagle

A feel good comeback story with great chemistry between Hugh Jackman and Taren Egerton. The ski scenes are really good and has quite a few pump your fist moments as well.

Warrior

A tale of two brothers who are both really good at MMA. Lots of family drama is mixed perfectly with fighting action and incredible performances from all involved: Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Nolte are all in prime form.

Ford v Ferrari

The newest entrant on this list, this movie places you right in the driver's seat for the most immersive sports experience. It includes great cinematography and incredible practical effects that help elevate it above some of the more standard tropes it could have fallen into.

Goon

Sean William Scott brings the one liners and is instantly quotable. It mixes hockey action with a surprising amount of heart. It feels like a perfect throwback to the more crass movies of the 1990s and is more than a welcome surprise.

Moneyball

Who knew that a movie about the nerdy side of baseball would turn into the best of the decade? Not only does it do a great job of explaining a complicated topic, but it includes the insanely great dialogue of Aaron Sorkin mixed with a great lead performance from Brad Pitt. Everyone swings for the fences and scores in the best sports movie from the past ten years.

Let me know where you agree, disagree, and what I may have left off.