Seabiscuit – 220 BBC1

[Racing Daily]

For anyone who is interested :)

[graysonscolumn]

Heck, missed it.

Ah well, if it is the greatest horse racing movie ever made, it is only borrowing that honour until it is rightfully bestowed upon the soon to be released Bob’s Buster – The Musical, starring Jimmy Nail as Kenny Johnson, Joe Haywood as a deranged fan, and a plank of wood as Derek Thompson. Happy New Year, y’all!

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[Maurice]

I watched it even though I already have the DVD (which I haven’t watched!)

I’d only seen it once before but I’d forgotten how very good it is. The racing sequences – especially the final race – will be pretty unconvincing to racing people but as a film it is a beautifully made spectacle and soppy b*ggers like myself will need some hankies.

[jackane24]

The Constant Gardener<br>Munich<br>Jerry Maguire<br>Seabiscuit<br>Get Carter

I believe those to be the 5 finest films I’ve ever seen. Testament to Seabiscuit, which really is a wonderful film. Excellent story, excellent acting, very accurate re-enactment. I can’t fault it.

[clivex]

wb Jackane

Some good films there, but ive seen better ;)

Would not include Seabiscuit. Its well made (sluggish start) but, as is so often the case, no a patch on the superb book

The actor playing the jockey is miscast and the trainer’s remarkable character is not fully developed

The book is beautifully wriiten. Economic in style and yet quite moving too

[jackane24]

Quote: from clivex on 10:17 am on Jan. 3, 2007[br]wb Jackane

Not welcome back I’m afraid Clive, just a quick drop-in by my good self to educate you all ;)

Although I’m fuming about not being Member of the Year!!! >:-(

[clivex]

Depends what you mean by "member" :o

Just joking…. ;)

[jackane24]

Downloading it as we speak track. Have been for a while but getting a bloody slow connection!!!

I hope it is good, as I really cannot stand Scorcese’s films. I watched Taxi Driver a couple of weeks ago. What in god’s name is that about???

And Gangs of New York???

[clivex]

Oh dear….the sweeping statements are back

For me Casino is just his best in front of Goodfellas. The Aviator was excellent too.

[Racing Daily]

The best film is Highlander.  Simple as :)

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