absolutely fabulous film. I am an avid horse racing fan, so I was bound and determined to see this movie the day it opened. I was not disappointed! You can really tell the makers love horses and racing, and that love comes through loud and clear. The people, from the horses to the jockeys, trainers and grooms are well developed and captivating. You find yourself rooting for EVERYONE to win, even though you know what's coming. The horses are captured in a way that horse people (and non horse people!) can appreciate- shows their charming personalities and sometimes rogue behavior.
and then there's Barbaro.
I tried to tell myself I wasn't going to cry, but it was impossible. I know the story well, but it still pulls my heart strings to see the story unfold again. I believe this was a perfect tribute to this amazing animal, a horse that touched the hearts of so many people. It makes me happy to know that Barbaro has been immortalized in this wonderful movie.