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Lebell · 08-10-2003, 09:44 AM

While I thought I would like this movie, I had no idea how great it would be.

Seabiscuit, the story of the 1930's racing horse legend, is a cross between a Ken Burns documentery and a classic Hollywood rags-to-riches story. Add to it non-standard editing that seems quirky, yet moves the story along in an unexpected way, and I see an Oscar contender.

I especially loved the sequence showing the big race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral and how the director used the actual radio recording along with the photographs of people listening to the race. It made me feel like I was really there in 1938, ears glued to the radio, imagination working to paint the picture of the two great horses hurtling along the track in my mind.

Seabiscuit

with Jeff Bridges and Toby McGuire,

4 or 4 stars.

sexymama · 08-10-2003, 10:51 AM

I have to echo Lebell. I actually went to the movie thinking I wouldn't like it -- boy was I wrong! Very moving, well made, excellent quotations throughout. I was inspired!

supersix2 · 08-10-2003, 04:31 PM

I work at a theater and I've heard great things about this movie from people who just saw it. I haven't had a chance to see it yet though, but I'd like too.
I always liked Jeff Bridges as an actor I think he does a great job in his movies.

em1014 · 08-10-2003, 05:54 PM

I just saw it and thought it was pretty good. The only thing that I thought would be different about it once I was a little way into the movie was that he didn't see his family again. I was sure when he borrowed the money he was really going to find his father. Who knows... maybe he did and that was when I went to get more popcorn!

wondash · 08-18-2003, 05:49 AM

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Originally posted by em1014
I just saw it and thought it was pretty good. The only thing that I thought would be different about it once I was a little way into the movie was that he didn't see his family again. I was sure when he borrowed the money he was really going to find his father. Who knows... maybe he did and that was when I went to get more popcorn!

I agree, the movie had a few story threads that never got resolved. Also, a bit clichéd and sappy, but otherwise a great "underdog" movie. I liked it!

Averett · 08-18-2003, 05:51 AM

I adored this movie. Then again, I'm a huge horse racing fan. I thought it was very well done. Bridges, Cooper and Maguire were all fantastic. And it was a thrill to see Saratoga on the big screen, I'm only 40 minutes away from there

08-10-2003, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Seabiscuit (some spoilers) While I thought I would like this movie, I had no idea how great it would be. Seabiscuit, the story of the 1930's racing horse legend, is a cross between a Ken Burns documentery and a classic Hollywood rags-to-riches story. Add to it non-standard editing that seems quirky, yet moves the story along in an unexpected way, and I see an Oscar contender. I especially loved the sequence showing the big race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral and how the director used the actual radio recording along with the photographs of people listening to the race. It made me feel like I was really there in 1938, ears glued to the radio, imagination working to paint the picture of the two great horses hurtling along the track in my mind. Seabiscuit with Jeff Bridges and Toby McGuire, 4 or 4 stars. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

08-10-2003, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	I have to echo Lebell. I actually went to the movie thinking I wouldn't like it -- boy was I wrong! Very moving, well made, excellent quotations throughout. I was inspired! __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.

08-10-2003, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
supersix2 Insane Location: Houston	I work at a theater and I've heard great things about this movie from people who just saw it. I haven't had a chance to see it yet though, but I'd like too. I always liked Jeff Bridges as an actor I think he does a great job in his movies.

08-10-2003, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
em1014 Crazy	I just saw it and thought it was pretty good. The only thing that I thought would be different about it once I was a little way into the movie was that he didn't see his family again. I was sure when he borrowed the money he was really going to find his father. Who knows... maybe he did and that was when I went to get more popcorn!

08-18-2003, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I adored this movie. Then again, I'm a huge horse racing fan. I thought it was very well done. Bridges, Cooper and Maguire were all fantastic. And it was a thrill to see Saratoga on the big screen, I'm only 40 minutes away from there