RELEASE: 2010; GENERE: Drama & Sports; RUN-TIME: 1 hr, 56 mins; RATED: PG; STARRING: Diane Lane & John Malkovich ; DIRECTED BY: Randall Wallace;
REVIEW: We both felt that it was a well crafted movie that made us both laugh and get teary. Even if the story was a little contrived and strayed far from the true facts, it was an enjoyable story and very entertaining. Apparently, unlike most of the people who review movies, we just go to be entertained, and we were. If it wasn't a movie, it would be called a documentary - hello! The horse racing scenes, shot from the perspective of the horse, were thirilling. Lane seemed perfect for the part of housewife and the strong daughter of a proud stable owner and father. Malkovich as a eccentric trainer was both funny and emotional. If you're looking for a "feel-good" movie, free from mind blowing action scenes, vulgarity and nudity, this is the one to see. We give it [4-Stars].
SYNOPSIS: Based on the Novel "Secretariat: The Making of a Champion" By William Nack, Secretariat chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery-with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)-manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.
REVIEW: We both felt that it was a well crafted movie that made us both laugh and get teary. Even if the story was a little contrived and strayed far from the true facts, it was an enjoyable story and very entertaining. Apparently, unlike most of the people who review movies, we just go to be entertained, and we were. If it wasn't a movie, it would be called a documentary - hello! The horse racing scenes, shot from the perspective of the horse, were thirilling. Lane seemed perfect for the part of housewife and the strong daughter of a proud stable owner and father. Malkovich as a eccentric trainer was both funny and emotional. If you're looking for a "feel-good" movie, free from mind blowing action scenes, vulgarity and nudity, this is the one to see. We give it [4-Stars]. SYNOPSIS: Based on the Novel "Secretariat: The Making of a Champion" By William Nack, Secretariat chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery-with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)-manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.
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