Kurt Russell is the main reason why I liked this film. He can do no wrong and brought heart and depth to what might have been a boring or hokey family film. The supporting cast is of better actors like Elisabeth Shue, David Morse, Kris Kristofferson (sp?) Luis Guzman and Freddy Rodriguez, not to mention above average kid actor Dakota Fanning.
The story is similar to SEABISCUIT and HIDALGO, and horse lovers will enjoy it immensely. Sonador, or Sona (pronounced Sonia) is a mare whose leg is injured. She is spared from being shot, adopted by a Kentucky family, and nursed back to health. Even though nobody deems her fit to race, she rises above the odds and has her moment to shine.
It's an ideal and entertaining family film, way above the average in this genre.
The story is similar to SEABISCUIT and HIDALGO, and horse lovers will enjoy it immensely. Sonador, or Sona (pronounced Sonia) is a mare whose leg is injured. She is spared from being shot, adopted by a Kentucky family, and nursed back to health. Even though nobody deems her fit to race, she rises above the odds and has her moment to shine.
It's an ideal and entertaining family film, way above the average in this genre.