The little racehorse that could!

Rating: 10/10 (13 July 2005)

Seabiscuit is an incredibly moving film based on a true story that is the epitome of the strength and resilience endured by the human spirit against what might seem as unbeatable odds.
Seabiscuit begins with three stories, Chris Cooper is a wrangler on the ranges of the west, herding and breaking mustangs is his life until the depression comes and he becomes a roamer. Jeff Bridges is a self made millionaire who has endured unbearable hardships in his personal life despite his success, and Tobey Maguire is a young boy who had a very bright future with horses until the depression sets in and his fate seems to be sealed with disappointment after disappointment. The racing industry is up and coming and is what blends these three lives together in a spectacular show of spirit and heart.
The movie is set at the time of the depression when people desperately need something to lift their spirits and to help them forget about their lives not so long ago before the depression. Then along comes Seabiscuit, a long shot abused racehorse and the three men's paths are joined. They not only take the racing world by storm but also they challenge the great thoroughbred Triple Crown winner, War Admiral. This movie is the "Rocky" for the racing industry.
It is no wonder that the film was nominated and won several awards, especially the American Society of Cinematography (ASC) award for outstanding achievement in cinematography in theatrical achievement. The continued proxemic patterns of the depression laden era and the heart break that was experienced throughout the faces of the many people in the movie in relation to as well as within the characters, and then the spirit that was captured by the camera of the people listening and watching during many of Seabiscuit's races only heightened the theme of the enduring human spirit and draws the audience into the same heartfelt spirit and feelings of conquering any obstacles that might come along.
Seabiscuit, the little racehorse that could, captures the audience and draws them into feeling the strength and heart of the human spirit and is a general feel good movie for the whole family.