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Though formulaic, this horse story's saving grace is its strong performances.
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A great family film. Oct 24, 2005
A great family film.
Richard Roeper
For family audiences seeking easy assurance, moral certitude and, of course, moving scenes of a gorgeous, galloping horse. Oct 21, 2005 | Full Review…
For family audiences seeking easy assurance, moral certitude and, of course, moving scenes of a gorgeous, galloping horse.
Desson Thomson
Lovely family film, which has a way of resonating in one's imagination for days. Oct 21, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lovely family film, which has a way of resonating in one's imagination for days.
Tom Keogh
As a sports drama -- a genre that's gotten entirely too much play lately -- Dreamer is singularly unexciting. Oct 21, 2005 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
As a sports drama -- a genre that's gotten entirely too much play lately -- Dreamer is singularly unexciting.
Ruthe Stein
It's to Fanning's and Russell's credit, and the filmmakers', that the formula never gets the better of the film. Oct 21, 2005 | Rating: 3/4
It's to Fanning's and Russell's credit, and the filmmakers', that the formula never gets the better of the film.
Steven Rea
Too obvious, too trite and too sentimental to ever be more than Seabiscuit for tweens. Oct 21, 2005 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Too obvious, too trite and too sentimental to ever be more than Seabiscuit for tweens.
Roger Moore
All the characters are familiar, the story is familiar, but it is well-constructed and the actors do a good job with the material. Dec 30, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…
All the characters are familiar, the story is familiar, but it is well-constructed and the actors do a good job with the material.
Robert Roten
Dreamer is loaded with enough clichés and formulas to choke a horse. But truly, it works. Sep 22, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4
Dreamer is loaded with enough clichés and formulas to choke a horse. But truly, it works.
Carolyn Arends
It is a movie that will captivate children, yes, but it will also capture the hearts of the grown-ups, too. Mar 31, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
It is a movie that will captivate children, yes, but it will also capture the hearts of the grown-ups, too.
David Cornelius
simply feels more professional than most family fare Mar 27, 2006 | Rating: 3/5
simply feels more professional than most family fare
Christopher Null
Screenwriting manuals have taught us that every film is (or should be) a Hero's Journey, but writer-director John Gatins takes that gospel so literally it's hard to know whether to admire his purity or marvel at his lack of imagination. Mar 4, 2006 | Full Review…
Screenwriting manuals have taught us that every film is (or should be) a Hero's Journey, but writer-director John Gatins takes that gospel so literally it's hard to know whether to admire his purity or marvel at his lack of imagination.
Urban Cinefile Critics
The charismatic Fanning proves she is the best child actress in decades. Dec 11, 2005 | Rating: A-
The charismatic Fanning proves she is the best child actress in decades.
Steve Crum
dreams can come true
Super Reviewer
Very good movie. I watched this movie with my bff and I loved it!!! :)
Fantastic and highly reccomended.
Emotional true family story with an once-great horse.
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