Seabiscuit Reviews

An inspiring story for teens and up.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

It's inspiring despite a sobering thesis: The future is intoxicating, but progress is a kind way of rendering someone's livelihood obsolete. Gary Ross probed the underdog principle's heart: Success outside the comfort zone is the sweetest of all.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

Writer-director Ross's true-believer American salesmanship%u2014inspired by Frank Capra and honed in Dave and Pleasantville--suits this story of American entrepreneurship, optimism, and resilience. [Blu-ray]

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

[It] may be too airbrushed for its own good, but in the end nothing can stop this story from putting a lump in your throat.

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Seabiscuit is not a work of great art, but it tells its solid story with grace and dignity.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

We root for Seabiscuit, of course, but more out of obligation than devotion -- after all, we paid to see him.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

The foolproof recipe for an old-fashioned, crowd-pleasing slice of summer counterprogramming, and Gary Ross hasn't botched the ready-made job.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

The film becomes a parable about the power of seeing potential and cultivating it, even in those who do not aim so high themselves.

| Original Score: B

The terrific horse racing sequences, exciting as they are, complement the base story of human dignity and perseverance.

Full Review | Original Score: A

It's a good story well told, most of the actors are good, and the cinematography should win awards.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10

A quiet film, oftentimes silent for moments on end, in reflection of both tragedy and triumph.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

Is ''Seabiscuit'' as good as Laura Hillenbrand's best-selling book? Not quite.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

Universal has a real winner on their hands with this inspiring story about a long shot that becomes a legend.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/4

A great story with strong characters that could use a few nips and tucks.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

One of those real-life dramas that seems to be tailor-made for the silver screen.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

Some movies are so good, the only thing that disappoints is that they are not great.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4

Written and directed by Gary Ross, whose last film was the amazing Pleasantville, this one doesn't quite attain the heights of its predecessor but is still a solid piece of old-fashioned moviemaking.

| Original Score: 4/5

'Despite its flaws, Seabiscuit beats most of the other cinematic nags out there by a mile.'

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

A strong story, exhilarating cinematography and outstanding performance make Seabiscuit a winner.

Full Review | Original Score: 86/100

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