A Horse Called Phar Lap
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Movie Review: New format, same review...
Summary: 5 Stars
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If you liked "Seabiscuit" at all or love horses or animals or have any kind of a heart, see this movie. I have loved this movie since I rented it when I was about 7 years old. This movie was released in 1982. It's about a famous Australian racehorse, still an icon in Australia, named Phar Lap. Unlike a lot of other "horsey" movies/stories, it's not focused around a child and a horse or other kid tales. That's what makes it so appealing to ANYBODY who has a heart for animals. His story is incredible and much more incredible, in my opinion, than Seabiscuit. It is an extremely sad, heart-wrenching movie, too. But I guarantee that if you give it a chance you will love it. The acting is superb, the drama intense, the soundtrack is BEAUTIFUL (won awards that year), and it is truly unforgettable.
I purchased this movie on VHS (not available on DVD yet!) back when buying a VHS tape of a movie set you back about $90. I still cherish that tape and pray, pray, pray it never gets ruined for I will be heartbroken. I watch it at least once a year. I have plans to copy it to DVD from VHS, but I haven't the equipment to do that yet. That should be my next project. Or maybe they should just release it on DVD, huh? ;)
Other similarly good movies in this fashion are "The Man From Snowy River" and it's sequel "Return to Snowy River". I urge you to at least rent all three of these!
Movie Review: PLEASE release this "gem" on DVD, Mr Wincer
Summary: 5 Stars
With the "Seabiscuit" fury going on, I hope the studio and higher ups realize that this film was a "hidden gem" and that with the release of Wincer's THE YOUNG BLACK STALLION to IMAX theaters, they will consider this venture and this very worthy film. I can see the TV spots now......."Before SEABISCUIT there was the "other" wonder horse from down under, PHAR LAP ......he'll surely race into your hearts". I know I'll be the first in line to buy it. I wore out the VHS tape and this is a truly stunning story about an amazing horse, eccentric trainer, caring jock and an owner who learned how "to believe" - doesn't this sound familiar, Seabiscuit fans? And the soundtrack and photography are just incredible .... the story will leave the same hole in your heart as did Seabiscuit. And, the mystery continues ....who killed Phar Lap and why hasn't the studio released this amazing horse story to DVD. Go Baby Go!Movie Review: Phar Lap
Summary: 5 Stars
From the first time I watched "Phar Lap" on tv, I fell in love with him. I will admit that I cried at the end at the unfair way that Phar Lab died (weather by mother nature or by foul means). I believe there is a hell and the racing club members who forced Phar Lap to carry all that extra weight now spend eternity there.
It would have been a far more memorable race if Seabiscute ran against Phar Lap rather then War Admiral. They were both such great horses that if I had one wish, I wish Phar Lap could have raced against Seabiscute, one on one, no weights but the jockies and gear.
PeggyAnn Perry - Sacramento, CA
Movie Review: More Heart than Seabiscuit
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned my VHS copy of Phar Lap for a very long time and never get tired of this movie. I wish the "powers that be" would release this movie on DVD. The human characters in this movie were great co-stars to Phar Lap (especially enjoyed Tom Burlinson) - this movie was the reason I immediately saw Man From Snowy River.
I am afraid of riding horses, but my heart is captured by Phar Lap. He demonstrates strength, bond between human and animal and heart/love.
Please release on DVD.
Thanks,
Pat
Movie Review: A touching and stunning portrait!
Summary: 5 Stars
May be sound excessively exaggerate to affirm we are in front the most sincere and heartfelt homage to a true legend Australian racehorse that chewed up the track in the 1920s and early 1930s.
This film is simply an additional proof of what the untamed spirit can become. From Australia came the surprise that muted many people from all the corners in the world. Phar Lap was a phenomena and force of nature.
Arresting and intense images all the way.
To my mind the masterpiece of Simon Wincer.