Barbaro - A Nation's Horse
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Movie Reviews of Barbaro - A Nation's Horse
Movie Review: A heartbreaking story
Summary: 4 Stars
Barbaro was a horse with the heart of a champion. His win at the Kentucky Derby was spectacular, and captured the attention of horse racing fans everywhere. Two weeks later, when he pulled up lame at the Preakness and the decision was made to nurse him back to health, I along with millions began to follow his recovery. Through the first several months, I sought updates on his condition every day. As his condition improved and it seemed like he had a great chance for survival, I still checked in on him every week. Eventually things took a turn for the worse.
This film does a good job of chronicling Barbaro's struggles, as he cooperates with his doctors and trainers in an attempt to get healthy. Importantly, it also shows the love of his owners and everyone around him and how the decisions were made about continuing his treatment. It is unlikely any film can come close to fully representing all the feelings I had, or all the hopes and prayers of people around the world who sent him get well cards, made him posters and checked in online every day, but it did bring all that back in my memory. I don't think I could ask or expect more than that.
Movie Review: I WAS HOPING THIS WAS THE HBO SPECIAL
Summary: 4 Stars
THIS IS NOT THE HBO DOCUMENTARY....IT HAS MUCH OF THE SAME INFORMATION AND MAIN PEOPLE FEATURED IN THE HBO VERSION...THE JACKSONS ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE AS WAS BARBARO'S TRAINER AND HIS DOCTOR AT THE NEW BOLTON CENTER IN PA. HE TRIED SO HARD AND WAS ALMOST SUCCESSFUL IN SAVING BARBARO...I CRY EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS AND WISH I HADNT WATCHED THE ACTUAL RACE WHEN THIS HAPPENED.. JOCKEY EDGAR PRADO HELD BARBARO FROM RUNNING ANYMORE AND DOING MUCH MORE DAMAGE TO HIS ALREADY BADLY SHATTERED LEG.. OWNERS GRETCHEN AND ROY JACKSON ARE THE KINDEST AND MOST HUMANE AND LOVING PEOPLE IVE EVER SEEN ....BARBARO WAS TRUELY A CHAMPION...WHAT A HORSE!Movie Review: Barbaro
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a horse lover & racing lover. This movie nicely captures the spirit of Barbaro, the love of his owners, his struggle to beat the odds. For those of us who have also lost horses we love, you can't help but tear up.Movie Review: Interesting and sad
Summary: 3 Stars
Loved being able to see Barbaro's races and of course it was very sad that the ending had to be as it was. However, at least there are some proceeds that also go to help or charity (I do not recall the specifics). It was an interesting watch.Movie Review: Barbaro DVD
Summary: 3 Stars
NBC sports documentary on Barbaro from interviews with his trainer, jockey, owners and vet. Factual and somewhat dry given the emotions generated by the tragedy of this beautiful racehorse.