Dramatization of a true story in which a Canadian undersized thoroughbred upset the Kentucky Derby at 50 to 1 odds. I'm actually going to call it a comedic-dramatic telling of the story as there is lots of comedy throughout, the buddy-buddy slapstick-ish kind. It got mostly shitty reviews but I like it and for the most part it is suitable for the whole darn family and an inspiring story.
Skeet Ulrich stars as the trainer with whom Mine That Bird winds up with and the horse has as big a heart as it's stride on the track. William Devane and singer-songwriter Christian Kane are also on hand for the proceedings and the movie overall plays like a very well produced TV movie.
I find it more enjoyable than the reviews I've read, it received a very limited theatrical release and only returned a million at the box office on a 10 million$ budget. You can decide for yourself, it's currently streaming on Fubo only or VOD. 2.75 stars/5
IN OTHER NEWS >> Interesting article and oh, so sad. There must be thousands and thousands of great writers in LA with brilliant stuff that get elbowed out of chances. Like Jack Black's iconic "The Man" speech in School Of Rock, the corporate entities have ruined anything artistic they've laid their hands on. I say, F the 1 percent!!
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