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This was a most wonderful film. It is a true story and that always makes it better. It was the 1930's and the entire nation was hurting. Millions were out of work, and many were hungry; many more were hungry for just any kind of good news. The good news came in the form of a racehorse. Not just any racehorse, but a kind of broken down one. One that had been "kicked around", abused, and never treated as if he mattered. He was ridden by a jockey that was abandoned by his family as a child because they just couldn't afford to feed him. He grew up always fighting and scraping to find his place in the world. Seabiscuit's owner was a rich man named Charles Howard, who had made a fortune selling automobiles. But even he was touched by tragedy when his young son unexpectedly was killed in a freak accident, and his wife leaves him. Seabiscuit's trainer is an older man who is looked upon as some kind of a kook, and he too is down and out. This is the general mood and condition of the entire nation. When these four forces come together, they prove to be a unifying force that uplifts the nation. This small horse, the underdog, with the broken down trainer and the orphan jockey, and the owner who never gave up on any of them, go after the greatest racehorse in the country, War Admiral, and defeat him in perhaps the greatest race in horse racing history. And it is all true! Talk about a case of the underdog coming through . . .Read full review
Seabiscuit was a good film and an excellent book. In my limited experience I've noticed people who read to experience, know and be entertained tend to expect a much higher level of nuance, information and pleasure out of a book than they do a film. It stands to reason, a book is considerably more work. People who watch films to experience, know and be entertained tend to more of the wow, splat and bam. Saying this does not preclued enjoyment of both media. The differences in the film and book can best be explained by the time devoted by the reader and viewer to each. The Seabiscuit story is not as simple as it may sound watching a trailer or reading a book jacket. The film did not have enough time to include all the details that make this little-big-horse story so extrordinary, whereas, the book did. Both were well done but, the better story was told by the book. So much has to be left out to fit the short time the movie plays. It must have been agonizing for the screenwriters and director to decide what will show. Saying this, it still was a very good film. Reading the book first, as I did, gives one that common feeling that no film will match the book. The film condensation of history was brilliant if, you paid attention to all the hints and suggestions of subtlety put into it. Without reading the book much would be missed. With my considerable insensitivity, the film would not be as powerful seeing it before reading the book. Each can stand on its own as seperate artistic efforts. Obviously, you will conclude both should be experienced, book first. This is my recommendation.Read full review
Seabiscuit is one of the movies that should be required viewing for any student learning about the Great Depression. Much of the story line occurs during the Depression, and there are accurate historical vignettes throughout the movie that gives clues to the overall national psyche that became enamoured with the little race horse with a big heart. Racing scenes, although staged, were still exciting to watch, as well deep character development for all of the lead roles. ~~~ Overall: definitely a DVD to own. It's worth watching once or more times per year.
Everyone in this movie has lost someone or something precious to them. Collectively they have loved and supported each other’s faults improving their life situations , and in the end they all win. Great horse,also!
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Truth is better than fiction.Great great story. Two descendant's of the great Man O'War go head to head in the match race of the Century. Plenty of excitement from start to finish.A movie you will want to watch again and again..
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