A Nice Breather Amongst the Mindless Movies of the Summer

Rating: Null/10 (15 January 2004)

Amidst the regular summer tentpoles that were released in 2003 this film was like a diamond in the rough. Action blockbuster or sequel Seabiscuit is not. Artistic and beautifully pieced together it is.
I can't express how refreshing it is to see an uplifting movie about perseverance and beating the odds, while leaving out all the fluff. There are no "Remember The Titans" like moments when the main entire cast embraces and cry together. However, there is a very subtle, sentimental bond between a man and a horse, which is much harder to pull off than one between two humans. Though at times a bit choppy with a loose end or two, this movie is a string of superb acting, a marvelous storyline and a history lesson all wrapped up in one.
Rating: B+