The chicks are off school for a few days, so a friend and I took our girls to see the new Disney movie The Secretariat. It's not too often that a movie speaks to me like this one did. I needed a pad and paper to write down my thoughts, and felt like jumping up and down in my seat cheering.
It was inspirational to the point that I felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest. Yes it was that good! Unfortunately in doing research for this post I saw a few reviews that didn't agree with me. Sometimes you just can't listen to the movie men, they don't know what a good movie is...HA! And I do;)
The main character, Penny Tweedy...played by Diane Lane, was a suburban housewife in the 70's when her family's horse farm needed her attention. She played the owner of the greatest racehorse of all time, and for me it was also Diane Lane's role of a lifetime. She was strong, intelligent and fearless. She took risks and ran her race.
Isn't that what life is about? Giving it your best...going for it...not being plagued by regret. Well in this true story she did just that and the horse she was in charge of didn't disappoint. I hope you go see this movie. It's 100% family friendly. I promise you won't leave without a great big smile on your face and a possible tear or two on your cheeks. Gotta love that:)
Have a blessed day.
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Fun! Thanks for the review, I love a great movie and they just don't come along often enough!
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Olivia
I loved this movie too. What a wonderful story of courage and tenacity! Diane Lane should really get an academy award for this one.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this! Might have to wait for the DVD, as I don't think I can sit that long in a theater right now, ha!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%! I think this movie is "preachable" it has such a good message. Did you know that Secretariat had an abnormally large heart...God truly did make him unique to 'run his race'....just like us created unique by Him with our own race to run. With that being said, YOU GO GIRL!
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http://www.justfollowingjesus.com
Thanks for the info, I love a good family movie.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to see it since the first commercial. I am so glad you posted this. I had heard it "wasn't that good." I was going to see it anyway as I knew I would love it but these people that rate movies are just not into what most of us really like. Glad you gave it a thumbs up!
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Sounds wonderful, Becky!
ReplyDeleteAnd what do critics know, anyway? I rarely pay them any mind, they get to see all their movies for FREE. :-P
Thanks for the critique. I never really take much notice of the 'professional' movie critics. It's the peoples opinion that counts.
ReplyDeleteI actually remember
ReplyDeletewhen Secretariat won!
I was a little girl and
really into horses, so
he spoke to me then and
I'm sure this movie will
speak to me, now! Thanks
for the thumbs {way, way}
up!!
xx Suzanne
Now I can't wait to see it! thanks for the great review,
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LuLu
That one is on my list of want-to-see's! Glad to hear it's a good one!
ReplyDeleteWe saw it last week and it was beyond awesome! I had chills and tears the whole time! And so great that is a true story too! Come say hi :D
ReplyDeleteI most definitely want to see this movie. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteLook at you...you can add movie reviewer to your resume--heehee! Looks like a good movie. I love when Hollywood makes family movies without all the ick.
ReplyDeletei've heard so many good things! you've got me antsy now! sounds like a must see. : )
ReplyDeleteI want to see this! Being a horse lover, I love any movie about horses! And I love Diane Lane, she's a great actress. Thanks for the great review!
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~*I will have to see it!! thanks for sharing Becky~*~* Hugs~ Rachel~*~*
ReplyDeleteAlrighty, you've convinced me. I am gonna try to hit this movie this weekend! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteWe were just talking about this movie this week ~ sounds like it is worth a watch. Thanks for the "two thumbs up" review. Have a good week-end sweetie. xo
ReplyDeleteSounds like a movie to see and then buy for the DVD collection. Watching him race always gets me choked up. He's pure beauty in motion. To see his stride lengthen and the illusion of him slowing down is freaking awesome. Do they use actual race footage?
ReplyDeleteI love Diane Lane so I am very glad she shines in this too.
Great review. Not often that a good family friendly movie comes along.
ReplyDeleteI haven't yet seen the movie....but I LOVE horse racing so I'll have to watch it soon! I love how you said, "she took risks and ran her race". That's what I want to do!
ReplyDeleteI love a good movie that moves me. Glad you enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteOh I have been wanting to take my girls to see this movie...I knew it would be a great "feel good" movie! So glad you enjoyed it:) And I rarely listen to the reviews I read...guess I'm too much of a control-freak and I want to decide for myself;)
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks for the review!! Jake and I want to see this soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you and yours,
Mikal
Great, thanks for the review. I wanted to see that movie, I really like Dianne Lane. I remember when Secretariat won (ok, I'm really dating myself, I was a kid at the time). I like to go to any movie that my kids and I can watch together. They make so few these days.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky..
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see this now!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it!
Cant wait..it'll have to be a date night!
Have a great weekend..
Deborah xoxo
I am going to see it! I never pay attention to the critics. They never have my taste in movies..I think they loved Revolutionary Road and I thought it was so depressing and not good.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it!! I'm taking my daughter, hopefully this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it and I can't wait to see your new art!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice and wholesome movie...amazing. I'll have to check it out. Have a nice weekend Becky :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for telling us about the thumbs up you felt for this movie Becky! I have wanted to see it ever since I saw it advertised. I love any movie usually that has a horse in it! One of those childhood wishes to have a horse that never happened, but my bicycle kept me happy! I also like Diane Lane and the sincerity she seems to give to her character. So this is a must for me and hopefully hubby will go see it with me.
ReplyDeleteKeep taking those risks and keep running YOUR beautiful race Becky! You are an inspiration to the rest of us!
♥♥Lee Ann
♥Lee Ann
Looks like a good movie! I never know what is playing anymore!
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We loved this movie, too...all of us! The music! That's what always gets me! :)
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