A second chance is worth taking

Rating: Null/10 (29 February 2004)

Seabiscuit is a really good film with an amazing message; sometimes the best way to succeed is to keep trying. This is a film that centers on the lives of three very different people. Together, they take a horse that is destined to lose and turn him into one that fought all the odds to become a winning horse. I didn't think that I would like a film about a horse; in fact when it first came out I didn't want to see it. But once it started getting the entire Oscar buzz, I have to admit that I wanted to see it. I know I shouldn't judge a film on its Oscar buzz, but I did on this one, I'm so sorry. Set during the depression, Seabiscuit is a film that will have you cheering from your seat. At first I was not a fan of Tobey Maguire, I don't know what it was about him but I didn't see anything that separated him from most actor's his age, yet in this film he is on his way to becoming one of the best younger actors around. I think that he deserved a little more attention for his performance of the semi- blind racer. I found myself rooting for all of these characters; they are ordinary people who are placed in some pretty big challenges. Jeff Bridges turns in one of his finest performances ever. I think that he is one of the most underrated actors in the world, in the same boat is William H. Macy, I think that every performance that he does is great. He can really step into a character and run with it. I think that for such a small role he did a fantastic job. I do not think that this is one of the best films of the year but it's a good movie. It kept my interest all two hours; I do however feel bad that there are people who treat horses like that. I truly believe that this film has a big heart; I love movies that have bigger messages. I like movies that take characters that are ordinary and put them in some of the most breathtaking situations. If you want a film that will make up feel good, and root for the underdog then this is a film that you should check out. Final tally 2.7 out of 4 stars and the letter grade B.