DVD Review: Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit
(DVD Seabiscuit)

I have always been a fan of movies about horses, so it is no wonder that I would find this movie so appealing. This movie is based on the true story of Seabiscuit, an American racehorse who became a symbol of hope to many Americans during the Great Depression. Although small, Seabiscuit beat the odds to become one of the greatest racehorses in America during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The story is about Seabiscuit’s jockey, trainer and owner. The jockey is played by Tobey Maguire of Spiderman fame who gives an incredible performance as Red Pollard. Also notable in this production is Jeff Bridges as owner Charles Howard and author David McCullough as the narrator.

 

This is well worth seeing.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try War Horse, Secretariat or Black Beauty] [Also available in traditional print format.]

[ Internet Movie Database entry for this film ]

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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