
Buck
2011, Documentary, 1h 28m
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All Critics (105) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (94) | Rotten (11)
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Meehl roots this redemption tale in carefully observed demonstrations at his clinics, even as the gorgeously shot landscape reminds us why stories like this are Hollywood's very lifeblood
November 7, 2013 | Full Review… -
There's a whole heap of Americana to wallow in here, but it's testimony to the director and subject that Buck still trots along at such a lick.
April 27, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
An unforgettable film about an extraordinary man.
April 27, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Singular in style and impressively reflective of its protagonist's nature. Universal in theme, but may struggle to find a wide audience.
April 26, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
If you have even a passing interest in horses, you may find yourself smitten with this meditative doc.
April 24, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
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April 12, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
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Nov 23, 2012While not exactly the most substantial of documentaries, "Buck" still has plenty to say about the human condition, through horses, no less. As Buck Brannaman says in the clinics he conducts all over the country nine months out of the year, it is not the humans with a horse problem he is trying to help but horses with a human problem. Growing up, he and his brother were severely phyiscally abused by their father. With luck and the help of caring foster parents, Buck turned out okay and sensitive to the concerns of others and the odd episode of Oprah.(I had to check out the deleted scenes on the DVD to find out how Buck's brother turned out.) As a parent, Buck feels it is okay to discipline one's children but only in an encouraging, not discouraging way. As alone as he is a lot on the road, he looks forward to returning home to his family, with his eldest daughter, Reata, now joining him for the summer.Walter M Super Reviewer
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Jan 02, 2012Sometimes people's stories are just leaps and bounds better than anything Hollywood could produce. This doc is a mesmerizing and heart-warming look at a good and gentle man who took the pain of his childhood and turned it into grace. It may sound cliche and boring, but I'll be damned it you can watch it and not be moved.Reid V Super Reviewer
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Nov 04, 2011Buck's philosophies could apply to many aspects of life. Get ready to see the world's best horseman.Wu C Super Reviewer
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Oct 26, 2011Buck Brannaman truly represents the best of how a person can turn despite facing a great deal of abuse in their childhood. A revolutionary trainer of horses who may perhaps have his own failings as a father who is constantly on the road, he is nonetheless an inspiration in his own quiet reclusive way.John B Super Reviewer
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Buck, Himself: | Nobody's here to hurt you. |
Buck, Himself: | Rather than helping people with horse problems, I'm helping horses with people problems. |
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