Seabiscuit Movie
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A long shot becomes a legend.
The hopes of a nation rode on a long shot.
The true story of a long shot who became a legend.
In an era when Americans were in great need of heroic figures to help them forget their troubles, SEABISCUIT comes to the rescue. The picture relates a moving story of friendship and devotion in rehabilitating the main characters'fractured lives, as it interweaves the interactions between horse, jockey, trainer and owner and their adoring fans. The film accurately portrays the real people and events of those troubled times and how Seabiscuit "fixed us, every one of us."
| David McCullough | Narrator |
| Jeff Bridges | Charles Howard |
| Paul Vincent O'Connor | Bicycle Supervisor |
| Chris Cooper | Tom Smith |
| Michael Ensign | Steamer Owner |
| James Keane | Car Customer |
| Valerie Mahaffey | Annie Howard |
| David Doty | Land Broker |
| Carl M. Craig | Sam |
| Michael O'Neill | Mr. Pollard |
| Annie Corley | Mrs. Pollard |
| Michael Angarano | Young Red Pollard |
| Mariah Bess | Pollard Child |
| Gary Ross |
7.50 out of 10 (21002 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Down the stretch they come!!!
posted on 04 Aug 2009Wonderful dramatization of the legendary horse, and the people who surrounded it. Intersting in its study of the owner, trainer and jockey and how the collection of unfortunate mavericks were almost mystically drawn to a troubled horse, like pieces in a puzzle. Sporadic naration by author David McCullough which deals mainly with US handling of the Great Depression adds a nice historical element to the film. Its a nice marriage of film and documentary, and unique in its compostion as such. The director paced the film much like a good horse race, with the stretch run of the film's final twenty minutes, the most surprising and satsifying of the entire effort. I have to admit, I never saw it coming. A must see!!!
Wonderful
posted on 31 Jul 2009Some of the criticism I have heard directed at this movie centers around a couple of issues; not as good as the movie, too long, should have been better, mixing of documentary style with film does not work. Well, for me that is what made this movie as close to perfect as I have seen in a long time. Now granted, surrounded by the bloated, stinking, yellow teeth competition this summer has had to offer, Seabuiscuit may seem better then it is just because it tries to entertain. The rest of the movies out there this year seem to be almost laughing at you for 2 hours for spending your money. But I contend that even in a year where film after film raised the level cinema as we know it, this movie would be right up there with them. First, the length. By my last check, which was last night, I spend now almost $10 to see a movie and subsequently pay Julia Roberts $20 million per film to play the same, flighty, annoyingly stupid person she appears to be in real life. Money well spent. So if I am going to spend that kind of money, I want it to be worth it. Seabuscuit is worth it. The first 45 minutes is horse free, which seems strange considering the movie is based on the animal. However, without that setup the movie would never work. You have to care about these characters, hope that they win, hope that they make it out of the hell they are currently under, and root for them the entire time you are staring at the screen. You have to see them go through the hard times so that when the good times come, you are happy for them. The greatest failure a movie can make is to create characters no one cares about, or cast Kevin Costner. Either one is death. Its not as good as the book. Well, I have not read the book, but I am sure this is true. Books are ALWAYS better because a writer has an almost infinite amount of space to work with. As far as Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit, she had 448 pages to work with to tell the WHOLE story. A movie cannot do that. They have to stay true to the tone or message of the book rather then to every detail of it. In this case, the message stays true to heart. Three men, beaten, battered, almost destroyed, find a horse with similar life qualities and together they come alive again. They become a part of society again, and as they become uplifted by this beaten animal, so too does the rest of a tired country, if only for a moment. The message is not lost. The intermingling of documentary style film with the cinematic movie. I personally loved this. I thought it was somewhat unneccessary during the War Admiral, Seabiscuit match race but even there it was done nicely and still recovered quick enough to account for one of the truly touching moments of the film. Besides that, I LOVE David McCollough, who narrates this film. He is not only one of my favorite historians, he is also one of my favorite narrators. His voice just makes you take things seriously. And being a history geek, the ken Burns like interludes are wonderful for adding to the atmosphere of the picture. I loved it.So, for me, this film worked on every level. The acting is incredible all the way around, and Oscars should be handed out to either MGuire or Bridges who are incredible. Cooper is great as well, playing a horse lover who has a knack for helping the less then perfect animals.
To me, this is everything movies should be. Beautiful to look at, beautiful to listen to, and just a pleasure to watch. I hope Hollywood takes a cue from this movie and makes more like them. Movies that uplift, that inject a sense of pleasure in ones heart and make you feel like you $10 were well spent. Few films over the last several years have evoked that type of emotion.
A Real Champion
posted on 27 Jul 2009Some of the most enjoyable movies are the ones that can please a crowd. `Seabiscuit' is most certainly that. Even in the face of it's own fumbling clichés and pace the film is able to rise to the occasion, much like the very horse himself.Now, I don't know the story or have read the book by Laura Hillenbrand from which it was adapted. I don't know how much of it is true or Hollywood exaggeration but as a film, standing on it's own, it works extremely well. At the core of `Seabiscuit' is the down and out tale of adversity we have seen a hundred times before but it's the characters themselves and writer/director Garry Ross's approach on the subject matter that keeps it from going stale. As a screenwriter this is only Ross's second directorial picture following `Pleasantville', and he is definitely finding his knack for the medium. And so, with a film like this it becomes a vehicle for human drama. Casting is exceptional. To begin with we are introduced one by one, with narration by David McCullough, the three major players and their stories. Jeff Bridges as the down and out auto tycoon Charles Howard, Tobey Maguire as the homeless, uncharacteristic, half-blind jockey Red Pollard, and lastly Chris Cooper as the archaic horse trainer Tom Smith. Together they share a common thread. All have been hit hard during America's Great Depression and all get there mangled sprits restored by a lazy horse that can't ride straight, sleeps all day and loves to eat.`Seabiscuit' is just another sappy feel good movie but darn it, I felt good having seen it. In a similar approach to this year's `Finding Nemo' this movie is light entertainment that seems to hit all the right buttons. In the end it's so upbeat that you let the maudlin bits slide. It's not perfect (far from it) but it's a reachable movie for audiences to enjoy without worry. It's a film of strong working parts. There is not one aspect that carries it alone, not acting, directing, or editing. It's the whole shebang. And you definitely get enough bang for your buck as this champion races on for a lengthy 2 ½ hour running time. Yes, it can get a little sluggish during the middle but don't let this obstacle keep you from going because it's a sure triumph when you reach the end.Score - 4 out of 5
A bit dry, but still a decent feel good drama.
posted on 23 Jul 2009Rating: ** 1/2 out of ****Seabiscuit is the epitome of the kind of film the Oscars generally award: it's packed with respected and talented actors, it's an underdog story, and it's a "biopic" of sorts. But in this day and age, it apparently takes a little more oomph than this kind of film has to take home the best picture statuette (this was easily the least critically acclaimed of all the films nominated for best picture in 2003).But it's also those same elements that make Seabiscuit an appealing film, one that's generally easy to enjoy and appreciate. The film tells the story of three men in the 1930s Depression-era whose lives merge after they've been beset by tragedy and heartbreak. Self-made millionaire Charles Howard (Jeff Bridges) takes an interest in horse racing and hires Tom Smith (Chris Cooper) as the trainer. Smith is a tad old, but it's the horse and jockey that spectators question. Red Pollard (Tobey Maguire) is too tall and the horse, Seabiscuit, is too small, but Smith sees the same fighting spirit in both of them and sets out to make winners of this unlikely pairing.And since this is clearly the story of underdogs who give their all, there's nary a single moment in this film that's not predictable or even slightly manipulative in one fashion or another. In a less well-crafted and well-acted film, such blatant incursions would have been unforgivable, but the film succeeds admirably for the majority of its running time.I still have a number of issues with the film, namely in its opening 1/3, which sets up the lives of our protagonists. Pollard's, in particular, is probably given too much extraneous focus; early scenes with his parents, obviously meant to tug the heart, just don't have that effect because we don't know these people. Worse yet, there's no emotional payoff, when the parents say "We'll be back" but we ultimately end up never hearing from them again, I wondered why writer/director Gary Ross went to the trouble of even including his parents in the picture (the later quotes from famous works of literature that Pollard recites from his childhood adds absolutely nothing to the picture).In comparison, the film's more interesting characters, Charles Howard and especially Tom Smith, are given the short shrift, particularly Smith, whose brief set up mostly consists of him riding and lassoing horses. Unsurprisingly, because they've got more interesting (in quality, certainly not in quantity) material to work with, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper deliver far superior performances over Tobey Maguire. It's a bit unfair to compare Maguire to two highly experienced pros, but in this day and age when child actors can hold their own among the older crowd (as Max Pirkis amazingly did in Master and Commander), I expect more from even a dullard like Maguire.The training scenes are among the film's most amusing, best of all is a hilarious off-screen encounter between Seabiscuit (the horse) and a goat. The payoff is predictable, but undeniably priceless. The film's horse races are directed with a nice sense of energy and are sometimes a little suspenseful even when the outcome is never in doubt. Marring such scenes are the obvious moments when camera angles are used to obscure the fact that a stunt double is being used in the more dangerous moments instead of Maguire. The film slowly stumbles in its final act, which drags interminably until we reach the admittedly rousing and triumphant finish, which wisely concludes before the proceedings get sentimental. This is not the masterpiece the studio would like you to believe and it lacks much of the passion that the best underdog stories have, but it's still a decent accomplishment that displays strong efforts from almost all involved.
Best of 2003
posted on 21 Jul 2009I can't explain the extreme views that people hold on this film. I've seen thousands of films (over 2000 of them documented here on this website) and only a very small percentage of them- far less than 5%- ever earn a "10" from me. Seabiscuit gets a 10, and to those who are critical of editing, or the story winding down, or bad horse stand-ins, etc.: you must have seen a different film. Jeff Bridges rarely disappoints, and in Seabiscuit, he makes no exception.>Seeing him in this film, there is little wonder he is my favorite actor. Chris Cooper is fabulous, too, and shows why his Oscar win for Adaptation was not a fluke. I am not a big horse fan, and rarely look forward to a movie about horses, but this film just spoke to me in a way I never would have expected. It's just simply excellent. It's Oscar worthy. I know that LOTR ROTK will probably take it, but that just seems so easy. I think it's time the academy recognize great filmmaking that doesn't rely on 12 months of post-production so every cgi shot is perfect. It almost reminds me of what happened to music when the synthesizer came along.
surprisingly good!
posted on 11 Jul 2009Honestly, I've never thought I'd like this movie that's why I didn't see it at the theater or rent it on DVD, until now. (It's the only Oscar nominated film I skipped for 2004) To my surprise, it's a very high quality film and was lushly produced. I have to agree with many viewers, the cinematography is far more poetic and superior than the 'master and commander' which won the category eventually. It's far better as a film than the Oscar nominated 'finding neverland' last year as well. I have no slightly idea why such an ordinary movie like neverland was nominated, before the Oscar and after watching it on DVD. The only explanation is there were too many lame movies last year that they couldn't even find 5 decent films to nominate for.All the characters are likable in the movie. That's different from the usual Hollywood predictable formula: got to have some villains for contrast! Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper both delivered a very fine performance. Chris Cooper especially stands out in every scene he was in. On the contrary, Tobey Maguire got most screen time but is the least interesting of the major leads (including the horse) to watch. He neither subtracts nor adds values to the movie. It's in fact kind of distracting to watch his red hair (we know why) when there are plenty of actors with red-hair can do the job.Still, it is a solid and up-lifting film. Can't expect too much on a film nowadays, especially when you have to endure dozens of lame movies to come across a decent movie like this in a typical year.
Stirring, deftly crafted film
posted on 09 Jul 2009I was so impressed with "Seabiscuit" that I saw it twice in three days. And I never do that. This is one fantastic flick. Most of what makes this a winning movie is the story: it's a sincere, warm-hearted tale that seems so perfectly wrought it's difficult to believe it's true. Each character is somehow an underdog that battles the odds and miraculously always comes out on top. Director Gary Ross has done an excellent job guiding the film away from its story's natural inclination towards soapy sentimentality. There's one misstep: the intercutting of several black-and-white depression era photos accompanied by David McCullough's snoozy narration in an attempt to utilize Seabiscuit as a metaphor for the nation's economic ills. I believe that this unexpected champion of a horse who beat the odds gave inspiration to people who hadn't any--but I wanted the film to speak for itself, to tell me this without making a documentary. Doing so takes away from a certain cinematic theatricality that is a real strength in the rest of the film. Why Mr. Ross chose to do so is a bit inexplicable. Still, it is not in large supply, teetering off in the film's final third, and in no way causes harm to the picture. The performances are truly something to marvel at. The three actors at the center of the story, Jeff Bridges (the owner), Tobey Maguire (the jockey) and Chris Cooper (the trainer) breathe such luminous life into their characters that we understand them perfectly and find ourselves caring about their successes and failures as much as they do. Elizabeth Banks is pitch-perfect as Bridge's wife, taking what might have been a sketch-pad role, flashes her eyes at us revealing a complexity behind them, and we find it impossible to ignore her when she's on screen. Always-reliable William H. Macy has great fun with motor-mouthed broadcaster Tick-Tock McGlaughlin in a deliciously vociferous performance. It's also beautifully shot and the racing scenes are some of the most stirring cinematic sequences I've ever seen. Applause broke out numerous times during both screenings, and seemed entirely appropriate. I've found the term crowd-pleaser attached to this film a few times, and not in a complimentary way. My question is--why not? When did Hollywood become so smug that it forgot to inspire its audiences? The most assuring thing about unabashedly cheering in the theater is that you don't feel taken advantage of because it's a true story. I enjoy all sorts of films and can see the merit across genres, and found Seabiscuit to succeed cinematically in every way in its own right. But so what if it also leaves its audiences with dopey grins and life-affirming attitudes. That's the magic of the movies.
IMHO It Is Ain't That Great; Just Good
posted on 23 Jun 2009I have a mix feeling about this movie after watching it. If it good? - Yes it is. But if Really good like all the people say - IMHO not really.Story: There is 4 parts to this movie, introduction of Charles life that took around 15-20 min, His first interest in Horse Racing and how he invest in it and gather all the necessity took around 30 min, Racing of Seabiscuit, and Comeback of Seabiscuit.Yep, before you even see Seabiscuit over 40 min is gone with Charles life and this and that of American History. Making this movie really lengthy. The movie did offer a lot of thought though. It is the movie that makes in-flavor Oscar style, thought most of the things is genuinely done the movie look a bit too much of cinematic.Over-View: The movie is quite slow and dry there fore not for everyone to watch. Recommended but not worth a buy. (Though it sold over 5.5 Millions DVD, Highest for Dramatic movie) Rating: 7/10 (Grade: C+)
Oh Seabiscuit was a racehorse...
posted on 19 Jun 2009STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All CostsCharles Howard (Jeff Bridges) is a car repairman in late 1920s America.One day,a customer brings him a car that repairing presents quite a challenge.However,he has a bash and,after much struggling,finds a solution that,in turn,gives him an idea for his own model of car.Before long,he has left his existence as a humble mechanic and become a renowned car salesman,as well as the boss of his own company.From afar,a mysterious stranger named Tom Smith (Chris Cooper),who will come to have greater significance later on in the story,witnesses the takeover of the industrial revolution and how the car takes over the position that was previously held by his beloved horse.Charles is successful for a good while,until the great depression and a personal tragedy destroy his life.After the break-up of his marriage,he relocates and with his position in high society still pretty prominent,spots his eye on a promising race horse,the titular Seabiscuit.He comes in to contact with Chris for the first time,who agrees to train him and finds a potential rider in the shape of Red Pollard (Tobey Maguire) a down-on-his-luck stable jockey who's tried his hand unsuccessfully at things like boxing.Together,these three men (and their horse) come together to transform not only their own lives,but to lift the spirit of the depression-riddled nation.This is a pleasant,endearing enough film for the whole family,if somewhat overlong and with an inconsistent,wasted use of William H Macy as a zany,wise-cracking radio personality.***
I loved it, but I resented loving it
posted on 11 Jun 2009Make no mistake, the book was jazzed up for the Hollywood adaptation. The book was filled with heart-wrenching descriptions of the torture the jockeys put themselves through in order to keep riding. The movie was inspiring, but I resented the way it tugged at my heartstrings. It was just too simplistic. Still, this movie is worth watching. Chris Cooper deserves an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Seabiscuit's trainer Tom Smith. The scenes of the races were incredible. This is the perfect film for people who love to root for the underdog. Even though it was flawed, it's still the best movie out there.
7/10 READ THE BOOK BY LAUREN HILLENBRAND! It was a bestseller for a reason!
A very good, but not great, film (7 out of 10)
posted on 09 Jun 2009Given all of the truly amazing -- and true -- story lines that intertwine in "Seabiscuit," it
would have been harder to make a bad movie than a good one.But maybe it is Gary Ross' inexperience at the helm -- this being his second directorial
effort -- that turned an epic-caliber story and a potentially great film into just a very
good movie.Character development took a little too long, and the horse didn't even show up until
well into the first hour. (The big race sequence is good, but doesn't "match" the heart- stopping dash made by Kelly Reno aboard The Black in "The Black Stallion (1979).")I'm of the opinion that there has never been a bad movie made about a horse, but
"Seabiscuit" is not the best of breed. A far better film -- and also a true story -- is
1983's "Phar Lap," about a New Zealand horse that became a champion in Australia and
then traveled to North America. Simon Wincer directed, and Tom Burlinson stars.Another great horse-racing movie is "Casey's Shadow (1978)," directed by Martin Ritt
and starring Walter Matthau.
The little horse that could
posted on 05 Jun 2009What Seabiscuit doesn't fully achieve is give the topic of the movie a 100% credibility. This is something very common in Hollywood movies portraying a specific era or person. "A Beautiful Mind" or "Cinderella Man" anyone. But this is a minor problem, the movie as a whole is a solid accomplishment. It has a hell of a lot more virtues than debilities, the strongest of the former being the editing and storytelling. We are left to fill many pieces in for ourselves, always a sign of a smart movie that doesn't underestimate it's viewers, and the editing made sure that certain scenes stay in the viewer's head (a particular one being the first race Seabiscuit wins, or the very ending of the movie). The ensemble of actors works great and even Tobey Maguire (whom I usually find unsatisfactory given his abilities of emotional span) shines. Overall apart from being too much of a crowd pleaser this movie will stick around for a long time as being a beautiful addition in movie-making.8/10Recommendations: everybody!
Even if you are not into horse racing this is a must see
posted on 30 May 2009There are certain names that have become almost a part of the English language which most of us have heard of, but few rarely know the story behind the origin of the name. Seabiscuit is one of them, along with names like the Gipper Knute Rockne, The Bronx Bombers, Murderers Row, Man-o-War, Dan Patch. All of these names are associated with legends in their own respective sports. I can remember as a kid growing up in the seventies hearing the name Seabiscuit but never knowing who or what it was. This movie not only presents who Seabiscuit was, but it shows us a time capsule of the way things were in pre world war II America. Presented in a docu-drama style nararated by David Mccullough who is a noted historian in his own right and is also a very recognizable voice over talent for historical dramas, Seabiscuit presents a world which few surviving Americans can remember, a world where the automobile was a novelty and locomotives were the main mode of cross-country transportation, not airplanes. A world where entire families were glued to the radio in the living room listening to the nightly news or the latest new commercial radio show. A world that was still struggling to make it's way out of the depression. This was the world into which the famous racehorse Seabiscuit was born into. This was the time when horseracing was almost as popular as baseball when baseball was the number one spectator sport in America. The movie Seabiscuit does a remarkable job of painting a beautiful picture of an otherwise dark time in America, sometimes using glossy colors to show a gentler America than what the history books show, it does use documentary photographs throughout the movie to aid in dating the times when the events of the movie were occurring. Tobey Maguire puts in a remarkable performance as the down on his luck feisty and angry too-tall horse-jockey Red Pollard, and yes, even with red hair, Tobey Maguire still looks like your every day next door neighbor. Jeff Bridges plays the sentimental haunted owner of Seabiscuit Mr. Howard. Mr Howard is sentimental and haunted as a result of the death of his only son and the resulting dissolution of his marriage. Chris Cooper again shows why he is one of Hollywoods best supporting actors putting in a Horse-whispereresque performance as the too old Horse trainer who sees beauty in the otherwise underwhelming Seabiscuit and sees the heart of a champion inside the horse just waiting for someone to coax it out. These three men help shape the unlikely championship career of a horse that everyone said was lazy, too small, rebellious and angry. The movie uses period imagery that is very convincing, and while there are a couple of somewhat fake looking scenes with Tobey Maguire seated in the saddle of Seabiscuit overall, it does not detract from a well done movie. As the movie ended I was left with a tear in my eye and a warm feeling in my heart. Done in the tradition of movies like Rudy and Field of Dreams, this movie is sure to go down as a family classic to be loved for many years, and to be watched over and over again. This is a movie that young and old alike will enjoy and I would recommend it to anyone.
The little horse that could!
posted on 26 May 2009What an inspiring piece of celluloid, this movie makes me want to go out and immediately pick up the book by Laura Hillenbrand. Have you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in? If you have then you can relate to Tom Smith (Seabiscuit's Trainer), Charles Howard (Seabiscuit's Owner) and Red Pollard (Seabiscuit's Jockey). This long shot of a horse united three men and they all became champions. Battling through injury and death they all beat the odds.Inspiring! Bottom Line: Pros: Excellent cast, story and production values. Cons: Made me cry too often! My score: 8/10!!
The underdog triumphs; Visually beautiful!
posted on 24 May 2009I was pleasantly surprised with Seabiscuit. Summer offerings are usually mediocre and shallow offerings for the lowest common denominator. This movie was not only visually beautiful but inspiring on many levels. It's the old tried and true formula of the underdog beats all odds to succeed. The story is told intelligently without wasting a minute of film. Jeff Bridges does his usual good work and Toby Maguire proves that he is a multidimensional actor. The parallel between an America trying to rebound from one of the darkest periods in it's history and Seabiscuit, a small and physically damaged horse, who rebounds to triumph against all obstacles is brilliant in it's simplicity.Do yourself and your family a favor and go see this film. You won't regret it.
Good historical film
posted on 22 May 2009An effective historical tale about the race horse SeaBiscuit, features solid work by veteran actors Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper as well as a solid turn by Tobey Maguire.. While slightly overlong (I think they could easily have trimmed down the opening historical stuff considerably) the film is involving and well made.. You are always interested in the characters and what is happening. Definitely good filmmaking here. GRADE: A-
Heartwarming
posted on 22 May 2009I would never have thought about watching this film in a million years... I'm not interested in horses, horse racing or even American history (although the fashion of the period is one of my favourites). However, I've been quite impressed with Tobey Maguire in the Spiderman movies and thought perhaps that it would be worth a look. Overall I was pleasantly surprised at how well it works and how beautiful it looks. It does take a while to get going but when it does, it is a wonderful story of friendship, loyalty and personal triumph. Okay, it does play hard and fast with the facts but nobody expects any "less" from Hollywood. At the end of the day, I think it works for me is because it isn't a film about a horse but about people. The horse is the catalyst, the centrepoint from which the events transpire. There is something almost Capraesque about it.Seabiscuit is an example of classy Hollywood film-making. I love the way Gary Ross explains by implication and believes in the intelligence of his audience to follow the intimate, emotional moments without expending words or time. There are these wonderful scenes where the main characters are sitting down to dinner and so much is said that is not spoken. There are probably so many wonderful moments but one of my favourite is when Red goes to Howard and asks to borrow money because in reality he doesn't know where he stands after messing up his first big break. This and other scenes like this are what makes this movie one of my favourites.
Good stuff. Well worth seeing. - 7.5 of 10
posted on 14 May 2009I rounded my vote up to eight even though I gave it a seven point five. It warrants it. It's the first time in a long while that I've heard folks clap and cheer in a theater. I find this peculiar, but sometimes people need this sort of release. The film itself was well done. There are not many flaws and none that warrant a mention. The casting was wonderful, the script solid and the fine acting matched a fine story. This is one of the better "feel good" stories I've seen in a long while. 7.5 of 10
Good movie
posted on 12 May 2009One of my favorite movies. Movies based off of books make me read the book, but with this, that isn't so. This movie and the Harry Potter ones are good enough that I don't need to read the book- and I read all the time.. avid reader. When I first watched it years ago, it was a little boring at the beginning. I now fast forward the beginning, as I already know it and want to watch the horse parts. I think horse people would like this movie more than non-horse people. But all movies will have people that like it and don't; different tastes and opinions, but I like this movie. There were inappropriate scenes that I'd hate when I was younger, but the horse racing is exciting. I think Seabiscuit wins... and that was like "Duh." Of course he wins. I like things that are odd/different and unlikely to succeed, so I liked the plot, the odd little horse, large jockey...
Snooze-biscuit
posted on 30 Aug 2009This movie has no edge whatsoever and the Americana style narration undercuts much of the dramatic tension. The performance on fine, but the script is filled with so many maxim and lessons that I was expecting a pop quiz after the credits.