Ein Pferd fürs Leben (2009)
8KEin Pferd fürs Leben: Directed by Frank E. Johnson. With Julianne Michelle, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Joanna Pacula. The death of a teenager’s father leaves her orphaned until she discovers the mother she never knew. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer. Together they win races and form new bonds that lead her back to happiness.
“While the acting was not Oscar winning, it was competent. It was nice to see Louis Gossett Jr. back in movies though to think this was Charles Durningu0026#39;s last movie makes one wince. Make no mistake, the movie is predictable. For those who love racing, they will like the movie provided they can deal with the artistic changes to conform to time constraints. The race scenes were very good.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMy problem comes with some of the editorial decisions. I winced at a couple of scenes which may be considered rough for those sensitive to animal rights and children. The movie didnu0026#39;t fully develop some of the back stories of the trainers.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe movie is promoted as being family friendly. I would suggest Amazing Racer is not a movie for those under ten or sensitive to animal abuse (simulated).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA movie to rent, not to own.”
