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Who doesn't enjoy seeing the underdog win?
PostedNovember 8, 2010
DDRight
from Seattle, WA
Okay, yes, I love horses (though I don't ride anymore). But Secretariat is a top-notch movie beyond the horse world, and I recommend it for practically everyone (it may be a tad bit long for the youngest PG goers).
Secretariat is a great, fun movie because its focus is on the fundamentals of storytelling. It's about relationships, loyalty, taking risks and family ties that bind, restrict and support. It's about believing in yourself and believing in others. Financial, marital and racial tensions, as well as a mother's/wife's struggle to be all things to everyone she loves, create some of the nuanced layers that add interest, but they're not belabored for great length or depth -- the main focus is elsewhere.
Admittedly, the movie feels a tad shallow in parts, and there's one or two brief "hokey" moments, since it's quite a challenge to let the horse convey its thoughts and feelings.
Diane Lane is fantastic, as always, and John Malkovich is delightful without being too "John Malkovich-y."
Ultimately, what was best about Secretariat was what makes so many stories for the ages: the underdogs and misfits push through adversity and even have their opponents' grudging respect after defeat.
Secretariat is a great, fun movie because its focus is on the fundamentals of storytelling. It's about relationships, loyalty, taking risks and family ties that bind, restrict and support. It's about believing in yourself and believing in others. Financial, marital and racial tensions, as well as a mother's/wife's struggle to be all things to everyone she loves, create some of the nuanced layers that add interest, but they're not belabored for great length or depth -- the main focus is elsewhere.
Admittedly, the movie feels a tad shallow in parts, and there's one or two brief "hokey" moments, since it's quite a challenge to let the horse convey its thoughts and feelings.
Diane Lane is fantastic, as always, and John Malkovich is delightful without being too "John Malkovich-y."
Ultimately, what was best about Secretariat was what makes so many stories for the ages: the underdogs and misfits push through adversity and even have their opponents' grudging respect after defeat.
Even though you know how some of the races will end, you'll find you're still on the edge of your seat, hoping "your team" wins. It's an uplifting way to spend two hours.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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