Secretariat

Big Red Rules!
I love horses, especially thoroughbreds, and Secretariat, whose nickname was "Big Red" was one of the very best. This film does him justice. Diane Lane, who portrays the owner of the horse and the stables, does an exquisite job in her role as gutsy stable owner and extraordinarily classy woman. John Malkovich is perfect as Big Red's trainer, a very savvy misfit who finally gets his chance to find glory in the shape of a horse. Now that I've seen the movie I can't imagine any other actors in those roles. The photography of the races, including the closeups of the back end of a horse's hind legs and hooves filling the screen and throwing dirt at full speed, is amazing. I knew Secretariat's story already, and I wondered if it was worth going to see a movie that just recounted that story over again, but wow! was it ever worth it.

Wonderful Movie
Many of the reviews said it was overbearing, dull but don't believe it. "Secretariat" was entertaining and inspiring from beginning to end.
It brought back many memories from the horse's victories. Being from NY, I especially enjoyed the scenes from Belmont Park.
Even though "Secretariat" is classified as a "family" movie, it is not just a movie for kids. Adults will enjoy it as much, if not more, than children.
It was also a nice change from the current crop of movies that are made for shock value or without any semblance of a story.
I can't wait to see "Secretariat" again.

Secretariat - I want my own copy of this movie!
I did not know the story of "Big Red" aka "Secretariat" before yesterday when I went to see this movie. I do believe I was the only one in the theatre who did not know the out come for all through the movie I felt as though I was the only one clapping, or gripping the side arms of my seat..... the movie about made my heart burst due to the anticipation and desire for the underdog to win! I loved the racing scenes in this film, the beauty of a horse running and running, flexing everyone of it's muscles, doing what it knows it was born to do! The communication/love between Big Red and his owner is heart breaking and one that a true animal lover can relate to. This film was expertly done and I encourage everyone to go see "Secretariat"!!!! Stay until the end when they show who played who for it is one of those great movies where you just want to know what happened to all of the key players ....the ending will share their whereabouts.
All my best to under-dogs and animal lovers...

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