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Rating: 8/10 (25 July 2003)

This movie was one of the best major films to come out this year. It offers everything most people would look for in a movie. It has action, great acting, great cast, an amazing and true story, and holds up one of the most influential times in our American history. Chris Cooper and Jeff bridges were the first two things that made me want to see this movie, but when I walked out I realized how truly amazing this tale they told was. This story was not just a some old gag about a boy that grew up away from home and found his way through racing, but really it was a story full of determination and strength. I think Tobey Maguire did a great job capturing the role of a "Rudy" sort of character. One that would not give up no matter what the chances were and how many times he was let down or he lost. Because of this story focusing not only on action-packed scenes, but also on the heart that it took to pick yourself up after losing and to keep fighting for that finish line, it made the viewers in the theater feel what the characters were feeling. In my eyes it deserves at least an 8.5 and definetly pushed it's way into the top 5 movies of the summer.