An Uplifting Story During A Time For Darkness!

Rating: 9/10 (23 August 2014)

Seabiscuit is a wonderful uplifting story how one single horse, named Seabiscuit changed the lives of many Americans who were suffering through the darkest period of American history: The Great Depression. This film is formatted as a sports story and in a way it is, but it is a character story and a story that show how good can triumph despite bad times. As one may expect, this film is a little saccharine at times, but there is no denying how this film will successfully play with your emotions.
Gary Ross's film, based on the bestseller by Laura Hillenbrand, tells the story on how the lives of a businessman, a trainer, and a jockey merge together to give Americans something to cheer about, and that is the talented horse named Seabiscuit who came out of nowhere to win the races that means so much to everyone.
The acting is really good thanks to the main three actors. Tobey Maguire does a great job as the young, hot-headed jockey whose horse is the only family he has got. Chris Cooper was very good as the weary horse trainer named Tom. Jeff Bridges was also excellent as the businessman who has grown wiser and kinder over time. William H. Macy was also entertaining as the quirky color commentator.
Overall, Seabiscuit is a moving story about the horse who defied all odds to become a standout in modern American history. It was dark times, and Seabiscuit only made thing brighter. The horse and his jockey, Red overcame obstacles to reach their high point and that is what makes this film so emotional. It's not a rags to rich kind of story, but it's similar to that. I rate this film 9/10.