dpmoretti

Wow, all this talk about a lack of character development, "Bible" quotes, fictional speeches. Come on, this is a Disney movie. It's a family movie. It's not "The Conformist" (which I love) or Kurosawa (whom I love). So if high art is your deal, then don't bother with "Seceretariat."

"Seceretariat" is a very nicely filmed, well acted family movie. It's inspiring and heartfelt. It does touch upon issues of the time, like the war in Vietnam. I will say the scene of the girls in Chile looked completely fake... get a Hispanic looking actor, give him a red beret and stick him in the frame. (The daughter was supposed to be in Chile when she talked to her mom over the phone, right?) I also thought the scene of the family watching the second race lacked energy and really didn't do anything useful, except to show that the family was watching back in Denver, but they really didn't seem to care all that much. I'd much rather of seen a another horse race.

And that's exactly where this movie shines. The horse racing footage is brilliant. BRILLIANT. BRILLIANT! Anyone who claims otherwise is off their rocker. There have never before been shots like this of horse racing. And those are real thoroughbreds ridden by real jockeys going around a real track. No actors on barrels bobbing up and down.

So this is a very good film. A great family film. And it's awesomely shot.

This movie has no point, no plot, no discernible script, no reason for existing except to disparage black people.

There may be redemption at some point, but 45 mins into it, I'm cutting my losses.

I gave it a 2 b/c it did give people in the South Central community an opportunity to work on a film.

But this "realistic" portrayal is in reality a pointless, disgusting parade of stereotypes and profanity.

If you like seeing black people fight like Komodo Dragons over whatever in the moment captivates them, then you'll love this movie.

If you actually believe in the concept of a human being, I suggest you steer clear of this travesty.