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It's a shame when a movie casts two good actors and then completely delivers a dreadful movie. My first gripe is the main character. He's a jerk. Not even a bit likeable, with his juvenile temper tantrums. He is downright mean to children. The movie is also unrealistic in the fact that his antics would never win over a good gal. Don't want to deliver a spoiler, but I could have written a better closing dialogue on the crapper. His mother is also an idiot, and so is his gal pal. Like I wrote, not one likeable character. I retrospect, there isn't a redeemable value in watching this movie. I actually stopped watching and then went back the next day because what the heck.

Fun Fact: why was this movie made? Because the cast and crew actually witnessed the event that was re-created for this film while attending the "wrap party" of Dolphin Tale. I can't be more specific without giving away the climax of the movie, but I still get goosebumps when I see this part. The underlining theme is the serious nature of Rescue, Rehab, Release. These hospitals are fully there for the welfare of the animal and not for financial or person gain. One of the most memorable lines of the movie was when Reed asked Clay if he would have released Winter if able. This came when a very hard decision had to be made. Casting surfer Bethany Hamilton was an excellent idea, as she destroys the notion that a disability is an inferiority. I should reveal that I am 100% biased, as I worked at CMA and saw first-hand this incredible work. It's just a shame that generations today can no longer see Winter and Hope's bond.

I need to review this film as I couldn't disagree more with the low rating. First of all, you most likely need to be a horse lover, or at the very least a person who has a passion for animal rescue. I think one of the things that throw people is that the story is told in short scenes that are woven together to make the whole film, and there are times when just music is played. Another enjoyment of the movie for me are the two known actors, Luke Perry (R. I. P.) and Bruce Davison. So likeable. The climax is not what you would expect either, but again, those of us who relate to animals in a real way know that this is an ending that makes sense. Speaking of endings, the last few minutes is heart-warming beyond words, but again, it may not be relatable to those who haven't been around horses. I give this film high marks on the "feel better that I watched" meter. This movie has heart, and you need to actually have one to appreciate this kind of art.