THE BIG RELEASE
Seabiscuit
Advance word: Laura Hillenbrand's award-winning sports book chronicled the story of horseracing legend Seabiscuit, a horse credited with lifting the spirit of the American people during the 30s. The film adaptation by Gary Ross stars Tobey Maguire as jockey Red Pollard, with Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper as horseowner and trainer, respectively. Americans have been stirred by the nags-to-riches tale; Brits may prefer to wait for the Red Rum story.
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Abysmal screwball comedy that relies on idiocy from both sides of the screen.
