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Seabiscuit [DVD] [2003]

Tobey Maguire , Jeff Bridges , Gary Ross    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Cooper, David McCullough
  • Directors: Gary Ross
  • Writers: Gary Ross, Laura Hillenbrand
  • Producers: Gary Ross, Allison Thomas, Billy Frank, Frank Marshall, Gary Barber
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Audio Description: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Buena Vista
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Feb 2004
  • Run Time: 135 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000UI2Q4
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,234 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Proving that truth is often greater than fiction, the handsome production of Seabiscuit offers a healthy alternative to Hollywood's staple diet of mayhem. With superior production values at his disposal, writer-director Gary Ross (Pleasantville) is a bit too reverent towards Laura Hillenbrand's captivating bestseller, unnecessarily using archival material--and David McCullough's narration--to pay Ken-Burns-like tribute to Hillenbrand's acclaimed history of the knobbly-kneed thoroughbred who "came from behind" in the late 1930s to win the hearts of Depression-weary Americans. That caveat aside, Ross's adaptation retains much of the horse-and-human heroism that Hillenbrand so effectively conveyed; this is a classically styled "legend" movie like The Natural, which was also heightened by a lushly sentimental Randy Newman score. Led by Tobey Maguire as Seabiscuit's hard-luck jockey, the film's first-rate cast is uniformly excellent, including William H Macy as a wacky trackside announcer who fills this earnest film with a much-needed spirit of fun. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

A homeless jockey, a millionaire, a washed-up cowboy and a horse named Seabiscuit are the four unlikely heroes who found hope in each other and inspired an entire generation. Tobey Maguire, Academy Award nominee Jeff Bridges and Academy Award winner Chris Cooper star in the critically acclaimed and audience-pleasing Seabiscuit, the triumphant and exhilarating true story about the power of hope and the courage to make dreams come true. Filled with epic action, drama and heart, Seabiscuit will take you on the ride of a lifetime.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A feel good movie. 2 Mar 2004
Format:VHS Tape
You guys aren't the only one's you feel so divided over this film, I've met a whole bunch of people who hate it, and just as many who love it too. It's a feel good movie, and I suppose that's out of fashion these days. Shame because this is one of the best I've seen in a long time. The quality of the film making is up there with the likes of The Shawshank Redemption, not a single shot is wasted. The script takes its time fully developing the characters, which can be dull for those people who have short attention spans, but they stay with you long after the film is over because they are fully developed. For me this was the best film of 2003. And I don't even like horses.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Spike Owen TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
As the depression era kicks in, Americans were grasping for any sort of inspiration they could get, enter equine supreme, Seabiscuit. Considered broken down, too small and untrainable, Seabiscuit went on to become a bastion of great racehorse's, and in the process bringing solace to those closest to it.

Back in 2003 upon its initial release, critics were very divided as to the merits of Seabiscuit as a picture. Some were concerned that this adaptation from Laura Hillenbrand's highly thought of novel missed too many crucial elements, others were merely touting the tired old charge of the film purely baiting Oscar {something that is levelled at every film in history about hope and second chances}, the more astute critics of the time however lauded it as the delightful and inspiring piece it is.

It would be churlish of me to not agree that Seabiscuit is laced with sentiment, rookie director Gary Ross barely wastes a chance to tug the heart strings and paint an evocative sequence, but if you have got it in you to accept this true story for its base emotional point, then it is one hell of a wonderful experience. Seabiscuit is not just about the equine beauty of the picture, it's also a fusion of three mens personal wavering, who for one reason or another need the horse for far more important crutches than those provided by financial gain, make no bones about it, Seabiscuit is a very human drama. Knowing how the picture will end never once becomes a problem, because the historical accuracy in the story makes one yearn for that grandiose ending, one to gladden the heart in the way it must have done to thousands upon thousands of Americans back in the day.

Ross wisely chooses to filter in as much realism as he possibly can, archive stills and narration serve as exceptional points of worth to the narrative structure. Then there is the first rate cast to fully form the emotional complexities that Seabiscuit provides. Jeff Bridges, Tobey Maguire {waif like}, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, top American jockey Gary Stevens and a splendidly jaunty William H Macy, all can rightly feel proud of their respective work on this picture. But it's with the thundering race sequences that Seabiscuit really triumphs best, magnificent beasts hurtling around the race track is excellently handled by Ross and his cinematographer, John Schwartzman, whilst a nod of approval must go to the sound departments efforts, it's definitely one to give your sub-woofer a work out.

Seabiscuit was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning none, perhaps the Academy also felt like those critics who thought it was trying too hard for a Golden Statue? But now after the dust has settled some years later, it pays to revisit Seabiscuit and judge it on its own emotional terms, for it's a tremendously well crafted picture that is of course as inspirational as it most assuredly is tender, a fine fine picture indeed. 9/10
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Seabiscuit 2 Jan 2007
Format:DVD
I thought this film was brilliant! I have been riding horses all my life and think this portrays a jockey lifestyle very well. I also think that the way the film describes the great depression was fantastic. this is a weepy film for someone like me who has been working with horses all their life and has owned their own. people who have no intrest in horses would have no understanding when us pony - lovers scream out "NOOOOOOOO!" as the vet is willing to put the horse down!

A truly excellant film that deserves every reccomendation it gets i thought this film was brilliantly portrayed and that the "mushy music" helped with the atmosphere and made it even more real.

A fantastic film that i would reccomend to anyone and everyone!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars a true, uplifting and inspiring film
This is a wonderful film, based on the true story of the race horse Seabiscuit. I am not ashamed to say that I have watched this film at least 3 times and every time it has brought... Read more
Published 11 hours ago by markr
5.0 out of 5 stars Seabiscuit Splendour
Wonderful portrayal of a good story. Thrilling scenes of horse racing and relationship between horse and man. Can thoroughly recommend this film.
Published 10 days ago by Mrs. J. Drinkwater
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Saw it once bought it again to watch a second time. Great story and a true story. Honest, decent story about belief in something.
Published 1 month ago by Miss E Kennedy
4.0 out of 5 stars Soundtrack is very good, picture sometimes breaks a.
Does not exist as a German Blu-Ray.
For my taste, to bold color and the sharpness decreases often to ( decreases ).
The soundtrack is flawless. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Backhaus
4.0 out of 5 stars Fab Film
Loved this film when I saw it at the cinema and watched it again last week. Still the same impact and so well acted - a must for the family !!
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars seabiscuit
this one of the best ( dvd ) i have seen and its a true story. I hade my doubts untill i looked up on ( google )i have watch this twice and i will watch it again yours chris... Read more
Published 4 months ago by christopher
4.0 out of 5 stars Rainy day viewing
Have not watched this DVD yet as it was bought as a 'stand by' for a rainy day. Have however seen it years ago and enjoyed it then. Read more
Published 4 months ago by H. Aitchison
5.0 out of 5 stars seabiscuit
Bought this for Christmas for my husband one of many he got as he says the old films are the best
Published 4 months ago by Clarabell
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
! already have this DVD and bought it as a gift for a friend who is totally delighted with it.
Published 5 months ago by baz847
5.0 out of 5 stars Seabiscuit
Fantastic movie! A wonderful video and audio experience. A real classic and no wonder why the Blu ray version is becoming a home cinema reference disc.
Published 10 months ago by gbshrc
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