A movie to raise your spirits - even if you already feel OK

Rating: 9/10 (5 August 2003)

I don't believe it's necessary to dissect a movie to death to determine whether it was enjoyable. Let's be realistic here; we're only talking about a couple of hours out of your life and if you are entertained and experience various emotions during this period, your time and money have been well spent.
This was the case with Seabiscuit. I had heard it was a `feel-good' movie and so I just sat there and allowed myself to be entertained by a film that - not without flaws - was very well done and held my interest. Was it predictable? For the most part, yes; but it didn't detract from my overall enjoyment.
Please forgive the cliché but I've always enjoyed stories that exemplify the triumph of the human spirit. Apparently I was not alone as many people in the audience applauded at the end of the movie.
Settle back. Have some popcorn. Enjoy. (My rating: 9 out of 10)