SEABISCUIT (2003) Movie REACTION!

For Film Friday 117, Madison watches Seabiscuit for the first time.
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Reaction: 3:20-33:51
Review: 33:52-41:26
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[@wezselecta9929]

Robert Redford made a couple of 'horse movies' - 'The Electric Horseman' and his masterpiece 'The Horse Whisperer'.

[@bossfan49]

The narrator David McCullough is a historian, author and narrator who has won dozens of awards including a National Book Award, 2 Pulitzers and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His narration work includes many years on the PBS series American Experience, award winning stand-alone documentaries like Ken Burns' The Civil War.

[@user-cr5mq9lz8r]

Thanks for another fun watch! I'm sure you know the true story of Secretariat, the greatest race horse in history. The movie of the same name is an incredible watch. It's also the beautiful story of a very special lady & woman and her love of & faith in her horse. I hope you can watch it here.

[@jakecantu8396]

the last scene just gets me every time...absolute brilliance

[@herbie1234567890]

Now you need to watch “Secretariat.” Based on the true story of arguably the greatest horse ever.

[@adamsweetz5156]

Next to the mighty Kiwi bred and Ozzie trained horse, the one and only, the great Phar Lap.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

The narrator, narrated many Ken Burns series. "Civil War" "Baseball"....his voice to me is as distinct as Morgan Freeman.❤

[@wraithby]

It's historian David McCullough. Author of two Pulitzer Prize biographies an many other books. He passed away in 2022. I have a brother who was good friend of Mr. McCullough.

[@bossfan49]

He didn't work on Baseball, but he hosted PBS American Experience for 12 yrs.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@@bossfan49 pretty sure his voice narrated Baseball....great voice none the less.

[@bossfan49]

@@johnathanstruble1064 John Chancellor did Baseball.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@@bossfan49 ok...next to Morgan Freeman, the above mentioned are best narrators ever! ✌️ Have a good weekend.

[@muggchum]

I used to go to Santa Anita. It’s still a gorgeous place. They have a statue of George and seabiscuit.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

So extremely happy you reacted to this beautiful movie. my Dad passed a few years ago....but for 50 years of my life, my dad religiously watched the triple crown...and at times I didn't understand....I watch in his honor, miss him dearly. This movie, beautifully, shot ,written ,directed, acted...allows me to understand my dad a little bit more. ❤.Love Fridays with Madison.

[@jackmessick2869]

So did my mother. She had horses as a girl, then got back into it with my sister when my mother was 49.

[@user-sj8su8vz1l]

Not based on a novel, but on the true story of Seabiscuit. Minor changes to conform to movie length, etc, but essentially true in all important characters and events.

[@melanie62954]

I was going to say the same thing--I've read Laura Hillenbrand's book, and it's an amazing piece of narrative nonfiction. The film sticks pretty close to the basics, although it condenses a lot of things.

[@EastPeakSlim]

Thanks for reacting to this! One of my favorite parts is the late David McCullogh's narration. I could listen to him read the phone book.

[@gregorygorski2154]

Interesting story about George Woolf the jockey that road Sea Biscuit when Red was hurt. Woolf suffered from diabetes and died after he fell off a horse during a race. He was taken to a hospital unconscious and died the next day. It was suspected his fall caused from the diabetes. Gary Stevens the Jockey who played Woolf was a Hall of Fame jockey , he won 9!Triple Crown races. Stevens had along career despite numerous injuries and “retirements”. Stevens was known as the Bionic Jockey for racing despite multiple joint replacements. I was watching the Arlington Million on TV ,Stevens was racing his horse fell and he was trampled by the field! Stevens was taken off by ambulance. My wife and I were horrified! We had both read the book knew how Woolf had died it was like Stevens had suffered the same fate. Thankfully Stevens survived and was racing again in 9 days

[@gregorygorski2154]

Excuse me 19 days

[@philipstoddard1502]

The perfect reactor for a great horse story. The Black Stallion has to rise on your radar soon!

[@Huntress59]

Yes! This movie must be reacted to . It’s a classic

[@teddyj5187]

Yes the black stallion is lost in time

[@barryscott8041]

I recommended that here too, and got shot down by-----somebody?

[@philipstoddard1502]

@@barryscott8041 sadly, some folks can't accept a great production of a great story if it doesn't check every box of the narrow brand of what qualifies to them as entertainment. Their loss.

[@teddyj5187]

@@barryscott8041 always figured one of the best horse and person relationship stories

[@kylereese968]

Love this movie, such a heartwarming story and great acting. A River Runs Through It - 1992 is another good one

[@SueProv]

My grandfather was a small man could ride bareback. Was almost a jockey. He ended up being a telegrapher for newspapers . He traveled the country telegraphing horse race results. He was at the match race.

[@jackmessick2869]

Chris Cooper ( the trainer) is at his best in October Sky, a 1950s period piece in West Virginia.

[@markwang77]

such a great underrated movie

[@dennisshaper4744]

Yea, he was good in that, but his performance here was top notch too.

[@jackmessick2869]

@@dennisshaper4744 Agreed. He brings a solid performance every time, even in the over the top The Patriot (should be called The Avenger). But he should have won Best Supporting Actor for October Sky.

[@patticriss2238]

While in okc for the huge BBR competition last week, we saw so many adorable companion animals for the big time horses. Several shetlands, lost count of how many goats. Our fast girl hangs out with my Seattle Slew baby. He is her calming influence.

[@mark-be9mq]

Great story, great film. And David McCullough to narrate. Chefs kiss...

[@joannerichards1750]

A novel is a book that tells a fictional story. "Seabiscuit" by Laura Hillenbrand is not a novel - it is a nonfiction story, a true story, well told.

[@PaulSmith-tn4yu]

Seabiscuit was an American legend. He was so famous in his time that in 1938 he was the number one news story by lines of type in the newspapers than any other, more than President Roosevelt, Hitler or any other news story of that year. And FYI, George Woolf was played by jockey Gary Stevens who is a bit of a legend himself, and the guy that plays the part of Charlie Kurtsinger, who is War Admirals jockey is played by Chris McCarren, another Hall of Fame jockey and who designed all the racing scenes for the movie.

[@BDogg2023]

I have seen more movies than I could ever remember over the decades, with lots of favorites in many genres. As I’ve grown older, my tastes in what I have considered my favorites have changed dramatically, as well as my priorities as to how I want to spend my time. So, I recently started a list of my favorite movies with great stories, characters, music, and uplifting themes, so when I want to watch something, I don’t have to rely on my cluttered memory. 😆 Just this morning, I added Seabiscuit to that list. I’ve seen it many times, and I love it. Looking forward to seeing your reaction.

[@lesgrice4419]

It was the time of Depression and the radio in the USA and Seabiscuits races attracted millions and gave folks hope, the little guy beating all the odds....there is a little real life footage out there of his races and he was phenomenally fast, winning some races by huge distances....Gary Ross writer, director made a great film out of a great book...its good to bawl!

[@patticriss2238]

Horses are our world. My Grandaughter just earned a much coveted rodeo Scholarship in Oklahoma. Pumps me Up!!!! But Secretariat was the ELVIS OF HORSES!

[@johnchrysostomon6284]

In the same era there was an Aussie horse sensation "Phar Lap" (which is also a film)

[@raymeedc]

This was a great book, very well written by the jockey’s daughter. Her description of her father, Seabiscuit, & the action while in the midst riding a race in particular is captivating 👌

[@billforrester2512]

One of my favorite movies of all time. The message is so moving and it never gets old. Great reaction!!!

[@eronflemens2977]

Secretariat should be on your list of horse movies.......

[@lmsossi6501]

Don't feel bad about crying. I saw this movie in the theater with a large group of friends, and every single one of us was in tears. This movie is so full of emotional moments as 4 broken souls find each other, rediscover hope and purpose, and learn to be a family unrelated by blood but sharing the same heart, the same dreams... Anyone who doesn't cry watching this has something seriously wrong with them. Please give your own little horse with a huge heart a kiss from me!!

[@51tetra69]

Madison, I recommend that you react to another great horse racing movie - "Hildago" starring Viggo Mortensen and Omar Sharif.

[@bossfan49]

She's seen it.

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Every horse movie ever made.... People don't think this horse go fast, but it do, it go real fast.

[@dennisshaper4744]

2 points, Pollard not Pollack. And George was played by by Gary Stevens, winner of 9 triple crown races as a jockey.

[@wraithby]

Toby Maguire is great in "Ride with the Devil". It's a western, Civil War and southern movie all in one.

[@d.j.starling3559]

Watch Secretariat!! Wonderful movie of the greatest racehorse of all!!!

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. A few more bawl-your-eyes-out films concerning great horses/jockeys, at least one of which you'll know - 'Phar Lap' (1983) ; 'Champions' (1984) ; 'Secretariat' (2010) ; 'Ride Like A Girl' (2019). Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Nice hat! The movie was based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand. I enjoyed it when I read it years ago. She also wrote Unbroken, which Angelina Jolie made a not-very-good movie from. Gary Ross directed Seabiscuit. He also directed Pleasantville (1998), which had Tobey Maguire and William H. Macy (Tick Tock McGlaughlin) as well. It's a fine movie with a very different feel from this one. William H. Macy's best-known role is probably Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo (1996). You owe it to yourself to watch it if you haven't already. It's a great movie. The narrator was David McCullough. It was brilliant bit of casting. He did the narration for several of Ken Burns' historical documentaries. His voice adds verisimilitude to the movie.

[@dennisshaper4744]

Jolie changed the story to suit her opinion of religion... She ignored it, but it was instrumental in the real story.

[@gibsongirl2100]

Actually, he didn't grow up poor - his family was affluent (they hint that pretty strongly by the scene in the dining room and then, when they buy him a horse - not something poor people could afford to do) until the crash, when they lost everything, including their home and pretty much all their possessions. From that point, he basically kept himself alive by doing what you see here

[@conureron3792]

Funny how I cried more from watching your reaction than when I first watched Seabiscuit in the theaters. I empathized with you emotion and empathy. Also helps having sisters who had horses.

[@chadjenkins4876]

Great movie and great reaction, as always. If you haven't seen Secretariat, I highly recommend that movie

[@kristinawrites238]

My friends and I saw this in theatres and we all cried. It is such a great movie.

[@jackmessick2869]

Secretariat on the day before the Belmont Stakes in June would be very appropriate.

[@nathansellers8454]

I love how you love horses and animals. It tells me what a good person you are. I loved your reaction

[@davidclarke7122]

You will absolutely fall in love with Secretariat no better horse ever sired. (except for maybe Red Rum.)

[@indiecab9593]

How about “Secretariat”? Also a great film!

[@chrisg9196]

*Madison, I hope you find this because the old saying holds very true is this instance: "The book is better."* *I highly recommend the book **_Seabiscuit: An American Legend_** by Laura Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand includes revealing and intriguing details which amplify the exploits of Seabiscuit to a non-horse racing person. The movie simply recounts Seabiscuit's wins, but Hillenbrand gives details of what Seabiscuit had to overcome, based on racing handicaps, which make his accomplishments more astounding.* *(P.S. Hillenbrand also wrote, **_Unbroken_** about WWII hero Louie Zamperini, another amazing book)*

[@greenfalcon11]

I must also highly recommend the book. The amount of work doing research Laura Hillenbrand did for it is staggering. Her description of what it felt like to be on the back of a racehorse at top speed, of nearly every length of a race, I have never had an author pull me any deeper into their story than Laura Hillenbrand with Seabiscuit.

[@chrisg9196]

@@greenfalcon11 You took the words right out of my mouth. After completing the book, I felt a bit sad, like I was missing Seabiscuit. I spent hours on the internet looking for pictures and info on Seabiscuit. I always say, "My favorite athlete is Seabiscuit."

[@thomastimlin1724]

Toby McGuire was in the movie Pleasantville [1998]...look it up...The story centers on two siblings who wind up trapped in a 1950s TV show, set in a small Midwest town, where residents are seemingly perfect.

[@bettybaby63]

I love that film.

[@donaldduncan7095]

I live just 11 miles from Santa Anita, I remember when they were filming this. When you go to the track it's like stepping back in time, the only thing that has changed is the clothes people are wearing and the cars in the parking lot. Horse breeding is a funny thing, the stud fee for the horse that sired the winner of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday was only $10,000. while the father of the horse that finished a close 2nd has a stud fee of $250,000. The story of the victorious underdog is still happening. 😉

[@4yules]

caseys shadow is an underated horse movie ...hidden gem..."hidalgo" was my moms favorite horse film and ofc "secretariat"

[@bradpriebe9218]

Great reaction. When my son was younger, he decided he wanted to go to the drive in for his birthday because he wanted to see the main feature. The was the second movie and not being "horse people" we didn't know anything about Seabiscuit other than a vague recollection of the name. To this day, it's one of my favorite movies and like you, I can't make it through without some waterworks.

[@neoncatfish4038]

It took all 4 and maybe you could say 5 ! The owner, trainer, jockey, and of course Seabiscuit. And of course the 5th would be his wife. Without the owner believing in the horse, Jockey and trainer, there would have never been a Seabiscuit. Without the trainer, nobody would have gave Seabiscuit a chance! Without the jockey, being able to befriend Seabiscuit again there would be no Seabiscuit. And of course Seabiscuit not being what he was, none of them would have found each other! Like you said at the end it was The perfect Storm, that would not have been possible without one of them! Oh and course his wife, talking her husband into letting Red ride again!

[@paulpeacock1181]

National Velvet(1944) in Technicolor girl and a horse movie. Make a great companion film to The Black Stallion.

[@realBkay]

THE best equine movie I’ve ever seen. Great cast.

[@realBkay]

“You don’t throw a whole life away, just because he’s banged up a little.”

[@SueProv]

This was based on a book with the same name. It was a page turner. A woman who was homebound wrote it. I highly recommend it.

[@cjpreach]

MADISON. Please watch and react to the horse movie "Dreamer" starting Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Kris Kristofferson, Elizabeth Shue. WONDERFUL movie.

[@lindajohnson4204]

"The Reivers" is another horse go fast movie, about a boy and his grandfather's plantation employees, who steal his grandfather's new, yellow roadster for the weekend the parents and grandparents were out of town, and take it to Memphis, where they visit "Boone's" girlfriend, who works in a bordello.There is a really interesting thing at the end about responsibility and shame, facing it like a gentlemen for what it is (although I prefer the approach of Manuel in _Captains Courageous,_ that we need to do something we're ashamed of (as kids), so we won't do things anymore that we need to be ashamed of! Much more mercy and grace. The grandfather in _The Reivers_ doesnt acknowledge that he ever did anything to be ashamed of, or barely does, as if a gentleman wouldn't do anything wring, and I'm pretty sure the author knew better than that). The story was written by William Faulkner, and I'm pretty sure the horseback ride he was remembering, himself flying like a bird, was his early success with _The Sound and the Fury,_ both the writing of it and the worldly glory. But it also begins with the black cars versus the rare, colorful ones, like the yellow roadster. And employees borrowing the car for the weekend, and a kid driving, although mostly going along with the employees borrowing it, and jockeying a horse). The race, and the part with his grandfather: YT video "The Reivers 1969 Part*7"

[@dennisshaper4744]

McQueen is very good in 'The Reivers'.

[@barryscott8041]

Thanks for mentioning this little-known, great film with McQueen!

[@michaelwalsh2498]

I've seen a number of the great horse and horse racing pictures. I like this one a lot. The original National Velvet from 1944 is the one I re-watch the most.

[@jackmessick2869]

Charles Howard paid $8000 for the horse, equivalent of $180,000 today. The $100000 would be $2.2 Million.

[@johnv61]

Great movie, one of my favorites. I recommend this movie to all reactors, not many have seen it….their loss. I’m glad it won the poll!

[@ericdulyon4601]

Have you seen and reacted to the movie Secretariat? Another excellent horse movie

[@paulpeacock1181]

Hollywood made a picture about Seabiscuit in the late forties starring Shirley Temple as a young adult.

[@rogerward1462]

Yes now you need to watch secretariat about the greatest horse that ever lived

[@johnv61]

Here’s a western I bet you haven’t seen Madison…”Old Henry” from 2021! It’s one of the best ‘newer’ westerns that I’ve seen by far! A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.

[@JHowesitgoing123]

So glad you watched this, I've always loved this movie. Saw it in theaters when I was 13.

[@blindlemonpledge2556]

The Horse Whisperer

[@vermithax]

Perhaps the perfect match of film and reactor. The astonishing thing is that it's true -- all the major beats of the story actually happened. A great underdog story at a time when the country really needed it. It pairs well with The Cinderella Man, another amazing underdog story from the Great Depression, and which I have always thought of as the human version of Seabiscuit. The nonfiction book about Seabiscuit is well worth reading. People are going to say you should watch Secretariat and The Black Stallion. They're right! Thank you for such a wonderful and moving reaction.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Excellent reaction Madison, enjoyed hearing your commentary especially from your perspective. I love films that cover true stories/history…much more so than fiction. You must add “Secretariat” & “Hidalgo”, both fantastic horse stories.

[@josephmayo3253]

Wonderful reaction to a beautiful movie.

[@danastearns7939]

need to watch Secretariat - the greatest horse ever. His winning times have not been matched.

[@curtehogge]

Madison, Another good horse movie based on a recent true story is "50 to 1". The true story of the horse Mine that Bird.

[@JaguarDave54]

Great movie and reaction. For another movie about an underdog story check out “Tucker A Man and His Dream” Also starring Jeff Bridges

[@muggchum]

My heart is already warming.

[@barkingmonkee]

As others have pointed out, it's based on a biography rather than a novel. I don't typically care for sports books, but "Seabiscuit" was unbelievable - even better than the film. The author, Laura Hillenbrand, tells a story in the afterward about doing research for the book and interviewing all these octogenarian former jockeys - she was an attractive young woman and to a man they flirted with her.

[@philmullineaux5405]

Warhorse... ironically he also did the movie, Tucker, about a car maker, True story. But I think his best movie still is, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot!

[@ricktreat]

I can't recommend the book enough. It is absolutely fantastic.

[@bghoody5665]

Great reaction, Madison. And that's not "ugly crying" at least not according to Tropic Thunder. I've never seen it myself but I've heard Phar Lap is a great horse story movie as well.

[@rubykrebs9550]

I absolutely love this movie and I absolutely loved your reaction. There are two movies I call my "Feel Good" movies. Almost Famous 2000 and National Velvet 1944. National Velvet is a horse movie that will truly warm your heart. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it. From what I have seen of your reactions, this is right up your alley.

[@paulpeacock1181]

National Velvet is filmed in Technicolor, and is extremely beautiful movie filmed on the Monterey Peninsula. Trivia: the horse in the movie is called The Pie and the horse rode in all his post WWII westerns was called Pie.

[@paulpeacock1181]

I’m an idiot, I forgot to type James Stewart’s nsme

[@learobinson4450]

Another Breyer collector here! Been collecting Breyer’s since 1972 & have over 800 in my “herd” including the ones you mentioned since my family & friends have been involved in breeding & racing Thoroughbreds. So excited to see your reaction to this wonderful movie.

[@marksardakowski4323]

Thank you so much Madison.❤

[@jonjones1872]

This is a great movie.... If your an animal lover it'll be 1 of your favorite ALL-TIME movies!!!!

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

Perfectly timed for the Triple Crown races. You should also see 'Secretariat.' Along with 'Seabiscuit', one of the best horses and horse stories of all time. For Tobey Macguire movies, I recommend you watch 1997's 'The Ice Storm.' A great and very underrated 1970's period piece. It is a coming of age movie about two families in New Canaan, Connecticut. The movie takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Christina Ricci, Katie Holmes. Well worth seeing & reacting to.

[@sanhestar]

another great horse race movie - long distance kind plus kind of a western, too - is Bite the Bullet.

[@irishinnj72]

You should do a reaction to the 1979 movie "The Black Stallion." That's a great movie about a boy and his horse.

[@bossfan49]

She's seen it.

[@barryscott8041]

Ignore "Bossfan"---He is incorrect, but "corrected" me as well, for recommending the same Classic

[@bossfan49]

@@barryscott8041 I didn't "correct" you. I was just sharing information.

[@artromano2419]

Love this review/reaction and I too cried several times.. Thank you Maddy!

[@jkminsc]

You need to watch Secretariat

[@halapplebaum]

Great reaction. Based on your introduction, I’m sure you have seen it. But just in case: The Horse Whisperer is an outstanding film and one that I have never seen anyone react to yet - please do so.

[@patticriss2238]

I own a beautiful Own son of Seattle slew. Laziest horse I’ve ever seen. Also a Joy and he is HUGE!

[@raybernal6829]

❤❤❤❤❤Madison have been watching your reaction almost since you started and this was one of the best ...... 😊

[@cujo2816]

You have to watch Secretariat.

[@markwang77]

i'm not even a fan of horses and i loved this movie. i must've watched the match race scene a hundred times alone. "TURN HIM LOOSE!"

[@Amek12376]

- loved this reaction!!! What a great rewatch through your eyes … love the hat with your hair!

[@oldgeezer3324]

Secritariat -----Story of the fastest race horse ever recorded. You cdan find his actual races online

[@JayWill_]

Such an amazing movie and such an amazing reaction!

[@markcastellanos9678]

Listen to the song Wildfire if you wanna cry.

[@edwardimhoff3106]

You need to see Toby McGuire with Michael Cain in 'Cider House Rules' .P.S. You look Beautiful in that Hat. ...

[@Croweyes1121]

24:44 LOL

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Ugly Cry, Snotty nose, and a warmer heart... right there with ya.❤

[@niepieisme9830]

Love this movie. Thank you for sharing.

[@Chris-fd9er]

It is based on a very good novel.

[@williamkerner3758]

And for a great, funny, movie about family, and aging, and friendship...oh, and horses, lot's of horses...with Billy Crystal, try City Slickers. You will laugh and cry a lot, I promise.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Good one, Madison! What a great story, right? This is a special one. Brick by brick, my citizens. 😊 Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@marieoleary527]

If you get a chance, please read the book. It’s excellent and gets into more of the characters