International Velvet boasts a stellar cast: Tatum O'Neal, gorgeous Nanette Newman, and leading men Christopher Plummer and Sir Anthony Hopkins. It has a believable plot and a top-notch writer/director in Bryan Forbes. The main stories are Sarah Brown's (O'Neal), an American orphan who finds herself in England with an
aunt she doesn't know (Newman as the adult Velvet Brown), and of the horses and people inextricably entwined in their lives. A poignant and graceful growing up story of the challenges facing a difficult teenager and the adults who raise her, International Velvet has something for both horse lovers and non horse-lovers alike. More important than Sarah's bid for the Olympics is the love that is won. The cinematography and Francis Lai's soundtrack are stunning and awards worthy. This film also has beautiful scenery. An underrated feel-good family film!
July 23, 2008
