The narrator David McCullough is a historian, author and narrator who has won dozens of awards including a National Book Award, 2 Pulitzers and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His narration work includes many years on the PBS series American Experience, award winning stand-alone documentaries like Ken Burns' The Civil War.
@wezselecta99293 ай бұрын
Robert Redford made a couple of 'horse movies' - 'The Electric Horseman' and his masterpiece 'The Horse Whisperer'.
@herbie12345678903 ай бұрын
Now you need to watch “Secretariat.” Based on the true story of arguably the greatest horse ever.
@adamsweetz51563 ай бұрын
Next to the mighty Kiwi bred and Ozzie trained horse, the one and only, the great Phar Lap.
@johnathanstruble10643 ай бұрын
The narrator, narrated many Ken Burns series. "Civil War" "Baseball"....his voice to me is as distinct as Morgan Freeman.❤
@wraithby3 ай бұрын
It's historian David McCullough. Author of two Pulitzer Prize biographies an many other books. He passed away in 2022. I have a brother who was good friend of Mr. McCullough.
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
He didn't work on Baseball, but he hosted PBS American Experience for 12 yrs.
@johnathanstruble10643 ай бұрын
@@bossfan49 pretty sure his voice narrated Baseball....great voice none the less.
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
@@johnathanstruble1064 John Chancellor did Baseball.
@johnathanstruble10643 ай бұрын
@@bossfan49 ok...next to Morgan Freeman, the above mentioned are best narrators ever! ✌️ Have a good weekend.
@philipstoddard15023 ай бұрын
The perfect reactor for a great horse story. The Black Stallion has to rise on your radar soon!
@Huntress593 ай бұрын
Yes! This movie must be reacted to . It’s a classic
@teddyj51873 ай бұрын
Yes the black stallion is lost in time
@barryscott80413 ай бұрын
I recommended that here too, and got shot down by-----somebody?
@philipstoddard15023 ай бұрын
@@barryscott8041 sadly, some folks can't accept a great production of a great story if it doesn't check every box of the narrow brand of what qualifies to them as entertainment. Their loss.
@teddyj51873 ай бұрын
@@barryscott8041 always figured one of the best horse and person relationship stories
@user-cr5mq9lz8r3 ай бұрын
Thanks for another fun watch! I'm sure you know the true story of Secretariat, the greatest race horse in history. The movie of the same name is an incredible watch. It's also the beautiful story of a very special lady & woman and her love of & faith in her horse. I hope you can watch it here.
@user-sj8su8vz1l3 ай бұрын
Not based on a novel, but on the true story of Seabiscuit. Minor changes to conform to movie length, etc, but essentially true in all important characters and events.
@melanie629543 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same thing--I've read Laura Hillenbrand's book, and it's an amazing piece of narrative nonfiction. The film sticks pretty close to the basics, although it condenses a lot of things.
@jackmessick28693 ай бұрын
Chris Cooper ( the trainer) is at his best in October Sky, a 1950s period piece in West Virginia.
@markwang773 ай бұрын
such a great underrated movie
@dennisshaper47443 ай бұрын
Yea, he was good in that, but his performance here was top notch too.
@jackmessick28693 ай бұрын
@@dennisshaper4744 Agreed. He brings a solid performance every time, even in the over the top The Patriot (should be called The Avenger). But he should have won Best Supporting Actor for October Sky.
@jakecantu83963 ай бұрын
the last scene just gets me every time...absolute brilliance
@gregorygorski21543 ай бұрын
Interesting story about George Woolf the jockey that road Sea Biscuit when Red was hurt. Woolf suffered from diabetes and died after he fell off a horse during a race. He was taken to a hospital unconscious and died the next day. It was suspected his fall caused from the diabetes. Gary Stevens the Jockey who played Woolf was a Hall of Fame jockey , he won 9!Triple Crown races. Stevens had along career despite numerous injuries and “retirements”. Stevens was known as the Bionic Jockey for racing despite multiple joint replacements. I was watching the Arlington Million on TV ,Stevens was racing his horse fell and he was trampled by the field! Stevens was taken off by ambulance. My wife and I were horrified! We had both read the book knew how Woolf had died it was like Stevens had suffered the same fate. Thankfully Stevens survived and was racing again in 9 days
@gregorygorski21543 ай бұрын
Excuse me 19 days
@SueProv3 ай бұрын
My grandfather was a small man could ride bareback. Was almost a jockey. He ended up being a telegrapher for newspapers . He traveled the country telegraphing horse race results. He was at the match race.
@joannerichards17503 ай бұрын
A novel is a book that tells a fictional story. "Seabiscuit" by Laura Hillenbrand is not a novel - it is a nonfiction story, a true story, well told.
@johnathanstruble10643 ай бұрын
So extremely happy you reacted to this beautiful movie. my Dad passed a few years ago....but for 50 years of my life, my dad religiously watched the triple crown...and at times I didn't understand....I watch in his honor, miss him dearly. This movie, beautifully, shot ,written ,directed, acted...allows me to understand my dad a little bit more. ❤.Love Fridays with Madison.
@jackmessick28693 ай бұрын
So did my mother. She had horses as a girl, then got back into it with my sister when my mother was 49.
@muggchum3 ай бұрын
I used to go to Santa Anita. It’s still a gorgeous place. They have a statue of George and seabiscuit.
@EastPeakSlim3 ай бұрын
Thanks for reacting to this! One of my favorite parts is the late David McCullogh's narration. I could listen to him read the phone book.
@PaulSmith-tn4yu3 ай бұрын
Seabiscuit was an American legend. He was so famous in his time that in 1938 he was the number one news story by lines of type in the newspapers than any other, more than President Roosevelt, Hitler or any other news story of that year. And FYI, George Woolf was played by jockey Gary Stevens who is a bit of a legend himself, and the guy that plays the part of Charlie Kurtsinger, who is War Admirals jockey is played by Chris McCarren, another Hall of Fame jockey and who designed all the racing scenes for the movie.
@kylereese9683 ай бұрын
Love this movie, such a heartwarming story and great acting. A River Runs Through It - 1992 is another good one
@51tetra693 ай бұрын
Madison, I recommend that you react to another great horse racing movie - "Hildago" starring Viggo Mortensen and Omar Sharif.
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
She's seen it.
@BDogg20233 ай бұрын
I have seen more movies than I could ever remember over the decades, with lots of favorites in many genres. As I’ve grown older, my tastes in what I have considered my favorites have changed dramatically, as well as my priorities as to how I want to spend my time. So, I recently started a list of my favorite movies with great stories, characters, music, and uplifting themes, so when I want to watch something, I don’t have to rely on my cluttered memory. 😆 Just this morning, I added Seabiscuit to that list. I’ve seen it many times, and I love it. Looking forward to seeing your reaction.
@lesgrice44193 ай бұрын
It was the time of Depression and the radio in the USA and Seabiscuits races attracted millions and gave folks hope, the little guy beating all the odds....there is a little real life footage out there of his races and he was phenomenally fast, winning some races by huge distances....Gary Ross writer, director made a great film out of a great book...its good to bawl!
@patticriss22383 ай бұрын
While in okc for the huge BBR competition last week, we saw so many adorable companion animals for the big time horses. Several shetlands, lost count of how many goats. Our fast girl hangs out with my Seattle Slew baby. He is her calming influence.
@mark-be9mq3 ай бұрын
Great story, great film. And David McCullough to narrate. Chefs kiss...
@lmsossi65013 ай бұрын
Don't feel bad about crying. I saw this movie in the theater with a large group of friends, and every single one of us was in tears. This movie is so full of emotional moments as 4 broken souls find each other, rediscover hope and purpose, and learn to be a family unrelated by blood but sharing the same heart, the same dreams... Anyone who doesn't cry watching this has something seriously wrong with them. Please give your own little horse with a huge heart a kiss from me!!
@eronflemens29773 ай бұрын
Secretariat should be on your list of horse movies.......
@gibsongirl21003 ай бұрын
Actually, he didn't grow up poor - his family was affluent (they hint that pretty strongly by the scene in the dining room and then, when they buy him a horse - not something poor people could afford to do) until the crash, when they lost everything, including their home and pretty much all their possessions. From that point, he basically kept himself alive by doing what you see here
@billforrester25123 ай бұрын
One of my favorite movies of all time. The message is so moving and it never gets old. Great reaction!!!
@patticriss22383 ай бұрын
Horses are our world. My Grandaughter just earned a much coveted rodeo Scholarship in Oklahoma. Pumps me Up!!!! But Secretariat was the ELVIS OF HORSES!
@johnchrysostomon62843 ай бұрын
In the same era there was an Aussie horse sensation "Phar Lap" (which is also a film)
@indiecab95933 ай бұрын
How about “Secretariat”? Also a great film!
@jackmessick28693 ай бұрын
Secretariat on the day before the Belmont Stakes in June would be very appropriate.
@chadjenkins48763 ай бұрын
Great movie and great reaction, as always. If you haven't seen Secretariat, I highly recommend that movie
@davidclarke71223 ай бұрын
You will absolutely fall in love with Secretariat no better horse ever sired. (except for maybe Red Rum.)
@wraithby3 ай бұрын
Toby Maguire is great in "Ride with the Devil". It's a western, Civil War and southern movie all in one.
@raymeedc2 ай бұрын
This was a great book, very well written by the jockey’s daughter. Her description of her father, Seabiscuit, & the action while in the midst riding a race in particular is captivating 👌
@Sandy-dd4le3 ай бұрын
Every horse movie ever made.... People don't think this horse go fast, but it do, it go real fast.
@Jeff_Lichtman3 ай бұрын
Nice hat! The movie was based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand. I enjoyed it when I read it years ago. She also wrote Unbroken, which Angelina Jolie made a not-very-good movie from. Gary Ross directed Seabiscuit. He also directed Pleasantville (1998), which had Tobey Maguire and William H. Macy (Tick Tock McGlaughlin) as well. It's a fine movie with a very different feel from this one. William H. Macy's best-known role is probably Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo (1996). You owe it to yourself to watch it if you haven't already. It's a great movie. The narrator was David McCullough. It was brilliant bit of casting. He did the narration for several of Ken Burns' historical documentaries. His voice adds verisimilitude to the movie.
@dennisshaper47443 ай бұрын
Jolie changed the story to suit her opinion of religion... She ignored it, but it was instrumental in the real story.
@conureron37923 ай бұрын
Funny how I cried more from watching your reaction than when I first watched Seabiscuit in the theaters. I empathized with you emotion and empathy. Also helps having sisters who had horses.
@rcreynolds618613 күн бұрын
The last Santa Anita race milked the drama by doing the come from behind thing, but in reality Seabiscuit was up in front with the leaders the entire race. He was also a six year-old in a race full of three year olds. He also carried a 124 pound impost, which was a withering amount of weight. He was just a badass warrior of a horse.
@d.j.starling35593 ай бұрын
Watch Secretariat!! Wonderful movie of the greatest racehorse of all!!!
@jackmessick28693 ай бұрын
Charles Howard paid $8000 for the horse, equivalent of $180,000 today. The $100000 would be $2.2 Million.
@lindajohnson42043 ай бұрын
"The Reivers" is another horse go fast movie, about a boy and his grandfather's plantation employees, who steal his grandfather's new, yellow roadster for the weekend the parents and grandparents were out of town, and take it to Memphis, where they visit "Boone's" girlfriend, who works in a bordello.There is a really interesting thing at the end about responsibility and shame, facing it like a gentlemen for what it is (although I prefer the approach of Manuel in _Captains Courageous,_ that we need to do something we're ashamed of (as kids), so we won't do things anymore that we need to be ashamed of! Much more mercy and grace. The grandfather in _The Reivers_ doesnt acknowledge that he ever did anything to be ashamed of, or barely does, as if a gentleman wouldn't do anything wring, and I'm pretty sure the author knew better than that). The story was written by William Faulkner, and I'm pretty sure the horseback ride he was remembering, himself flying like a bird, was his early success with _The Sound and the Fury,_ both the writing of it and the worldly glory. But it also begins with the black cars versus the rare, colorful ones, like the yellow roadster. And employees borrowing the car for the weekend, and a kid driving, although mostly going along with the employees borrowing it, and jockeying a horse). The race, and the part with his grandfather: YT video "The Reivers 1969 Part*7"
@dennisshaper47443 ай бұрын
McQueen is very good in 'The Reivers'.
@barryscott80413 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning this little-known, great film with McQueen!
@Andy_U3 ай бұрын
Hiya. A few more bawl-your-eyes-out films concerning great horses/jockeys, at least one of which you'll know - 'Phar Lap' (1983) ; 'Champions' (1984) ; 'Secretariat' (2010) ; 'Ride Like A Girl' (2019). Stay safe. All the best to you.
@nathansellers84542 ай бұрын
I love how you love horses and animals. It tells me what a good person you are. I loved your reaction
@dennisshaper47443 ай бұрын
2 points, Pollard not Pollack. And George was played by by Gary Stevens, winner of 9 triple crown races as a jockey.
@kristinawrites2382 ай бұрын
My friends and I saw this in theatres and we all cried. It is such a great movie.
@paulpeacock11813 ай бұрын
National Velvet(1944) in Technicolor girl and a horse movie. Make a great companion film to The Black Stallion.
@chrisg91963 ай бұрын
*Madison, I hope you find this because the old saying holds very true is this instance: "The book is better."* *I highly recommend the book **_Seabiscuit: An American Legend_** by Laura Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand includes revealing and intriguing details which amplify the exploits of Seabiscuit to a non-horse racing person. The movie simply recounts Seabiscuit's wins, but Hillenbrand gives details of what Seabiscuit had to overcome, based on racing handicaps, which make his accomplishments more astounding.* *(P.S. Hillenbrand also wrote, **_Unbroken_** about WWII hero Louie Zamperini, another amazing book)*
@greenfalcon112 ай бұрын
I must also highly recommend the book. The amount of work doing research Laura Hillenbrand did for it is staggering. Her description of what it felt like to be on the back of a racehorse at top speed, of nearly every length of a race, I have never had an author pull me any deeper into their story than Laura Hillenbrand with Seabiscuit.
@chrisg91962 ай бұрын
@@greenfalcon11 You took the words right out of my mouth. After completing the book, I felt a bit sad, like I was missing Seabiscuit. I spent hours on the internet looking for pictures and info on Seabiscuit. I always say, "My favorite athlete is Seabiscuit."
@SueProv3 ай бұрын
This was based on a book with the same name. It was a page turner. A woman who was homebound wrote it. I highly recommend it.
@realBkay2 ай бұрын
“You don’t throw a whole life away, just because he’s banged up a little.”
@ericdulyon46013 ай бұрын
Have you seen and reacted to the movie Secretariat? Another excellent horse movie
@cjpreach3 ай бұрын
MADISON. Please watch and react to the horse movie "Dreamer" starting Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Kris Kristofferson, Elizabeth Shue. WONDERFUL movie.
@neoncatfish40383 ай бұрын
It took all 4 and maybe you could say 5 ! The owner, trainer, jockey, and of course Seabiscuit. And of course the 5th would be his wife. Without the owner believing in the horse, Jockey and trainer, there would have never been a Seabiscuit. Without the trainer, nobody would have gave Seabiscuit a chance! Without the jockey, being able to befriend Seabiscuit again there would be no Seabiscuit. And of course Seabiscuit not being what he was, none of them would have found each other! Like you said at the end it was The perfect Storm, that would not have been possible without one of them! Oh and course his wife, talking her husband into letting Red ride again!
@realBkay2 ай бұрын
THE best equine movie I’ve ever seen. Great cast.
@mitchellbeston1033Ай бұрын
The book is non-fiction, and it is one of my favourite books. Well worth a read.
@bradpriebe92182 ай бұрын
Great reaction. When my son was younger, he decided he wanted to go to the drive in for his birthday because he wanted to see the main feature. The was the second movie and not being "horse people" we didn't know anything about Seabiscuit other than a vague recollection of the name. To this day, it's one of my favorite movies and like you, I can't make it through without some waterworks.
@donaldduncan70953 ай бұрын
I live just 11 miles from Santa Anita, I remember when they were filming this. When you go to the track it's like stepping back in time, the only thing that has changed is the clothes people are wearing and the cars in the parking lot. Horse breeding is a funny thing, the stud fee for the horse that sired the winner of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday was only $10,000. while the father of the horse that finished a close 2nd has a stud fee of $250,000. The story of the victorious underdog is still happening. 😉
@thomastimlin17243 ай бұрын
Toby McGuire was in the movie Pleasantville [1998]...look it up...The story centers on two siblings who wind up trapped in a 1950s TV show, set in a small Midwest town, where residents are seemingly perfect.
@bettybaby633 ай бұрын
I love that film.
@josephmayo32533 ай бұрын
Wonderful reaction to a beautiful movie.
@JHowesitgoing1232 ай бұрын
So glad you watched this, I've always loved this movie. Saw it in theaters when I was 13.
@JaguarDave543 ай бұрын
Great movie and reaction. For another movie about an underdog story check out “Tucker A Man and His Dream” Also starring Jeff Bridges
@rogerward14623 ай бұрын
Yes now you need to watch secretariat about the greatest horse that ever lived
@4yules2 ай бұрын
caseys shadow is an underated horse movie ...hidden gem..."hidalgo" was my moms favorite horse film and ofc "secretariat"
@blindlemonpledge25563 ай бұрын
The Horse Whisperer
@johnv613 ай бұрын
Great movie, one of my favorites. I recommend this movie to all reactors, not many have seen it….their loss. I’m glad it won the poll!
@curtehogge3 ай бұрын
Madison, Another good horse movie based on a recent true story is "50 to 1". The true story of the horse Mine that Bird.
@rayvanhorn15343 ай бұрын
Excellent reaction Madison, enjoyed hearing your commentary especially from your perspective. I love films that cover true stories/history…much more so than fiction. You must add “Secretariat” & “Hidalgo”, both fantastic horse stories.
@paulpeacock11813 ай бұрын
Hollywood made a picture about Seabiscuit in the late forties starring Shirley Temple as a young adult.
@johnneylin8318 күн бұрын
Jeez Madison you have us all crying
@johnv613 ай бұрын
Here’s a western I bet you haven’t seen Madison…”Old Henry” from 2021! It’s one of the best ‘newer’ westerns that I’ve seen by far! A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.
@vermithax3 ай бұрын
Perhaps the perfect match of film and reactor. The astonishing thing is that it's true -- all the major beats of the story actually happened. A great underdog story at a time when the country really needed it. It pairs well with The Cinderella Man, another amazing underdog story from the Great Depression, and which I have always thought of as the human version of Seabiscuit. The nonfiction book about Seabiscuit is well worth reading. People are going to say you should watch Secretariat and The Black Stallion. They're right! Thank you for such a wonderful and moving reaction.
@artromano24193 ай бұрын
Love this review/reaction and I too cried several times.. Thank you Maddy!
@raybernal68293 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤Madison have been watching your reaction almost since you started and this was one of the best ...... 😊
@michaelwalsh24983 ай бұрын
I've seen a number of the great horse and horse racing pictures. I like this one a lot. The original National Velvet from 1944 is the one I re-watch the most.
@halapplebaum3 ай бұрын
Great reaction. Based on your introduction, I’m sure you have seen it. But just in case: The Horse Whisperer is an outstanding film and one that I have never seen anyone react to yet - please do so.
@marksardakowski43233 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Madison.❤
@Amek123763 ай бұрын
- loved this reaction!!! What a great rewatch through your eyes … love the hat with your hair!
@learobinson44503 ай бұрын
Another Breyer collector here! Been collecting Breyer’s since 1972 & have over 800 in my “herd” including the ones you mentioned since my family & friends have been involved in breeding & racing Thoroughbreds. So excited to see your reaction to this wonderful movie.
@barkingmonkee3 ай бұрын
As others have pointed out, it's based on a biography rather than a novel. I don't typically care for sports books, but "Seabiscuit" was unbelievable - even better than the film. The author, Laura Hillenbrand, tells a story in the afterward about doing research for the book and interviewing all these octogenarian former jockeys - she was an attractive young woman and to a man they flirted with her.
@rubykrebs95503 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this movie and I absolutely loved your reaction. There are two movies I call my "Feel Good" movies. Almost Famous 2000 and National Velvet 1944. National Velvet is a horse movie that will truly warm your heart. If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it. From what I have seen of your reactions, this is right up your alley.
@paulpeacock11813 ай бұрын
National Velvet is filmed in Technicolor, and is extremely beautiful movie filmed on the Monterey Peninsula. Trivia: the horse in the movie is called The Pie and the horse rode in all his post WWII westerns was called Pie.
@paulpeacock11813 ай бұрын
I’m an idiot, I forgot to type James Stewart’s nsme
@irishinnj723 ай бұрын
You should do a reaction to the 1979 movie "The Black Stallion." That's a great movie about a boy and his horse.
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
She's seen it.
@barryscott80413 ай бұрын
Ignore "Bossfan"---He is incorrect, but "corrected" me as well, for recommending the same Classic
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
@@barryscott8041 I didn't "correct" you. I was just sharing information.
@JayWill_3 ай бұрын
Such an amazing movie and such an amazing reaction!
@jkminsc3 ай бұрын
You need to watch Secretariat
@danastearns79393 ай бұрын
need to watch Secretariat - the greatest horse ever. His winning times have not been matched.
@ricktreat3 ай бұрын
I can't recommend the book enough. It is absolutely fantastic.
@BreakThePendulum7627 күн бұрын
When i was hurting really really bad this movie helped pick me up. One of, if not the most inspirational stories I've ever seen. The acting is top notch as well. Thank you Sea Biscuit!!💔❤🩹❤💖
@cujo28163 ай бұрын
You have to watch Secretariat.
@muggchum3 ай бұрын
My heart is already warming.
@niepieisme98303 ай бұрын
Love this movie. Thank you for sharing.
@bghoody56653 ай бұрын
Great reaction, Madison. And that's not "ugly crying" at least not according to Tropic Thunder. I've never seen it myself but I've heard Phar Lap is a great horse story movie as well.
@ThistleAndSea3 ай бұрын
Good one, Madison! What a great story, right? This is a special one. Brick by brick, my citizens. 😊 Thanks for sharing this with us.
@marieoleary5273 ай бұрын
Have you reviewed Hildago? You could use it as a double wammy…. Horse movie and a western
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
She's seen it.
@marieoleary5273 ай бұрын
@bossfan49 She’s seen it in that she has reviewed it? Are you her secretary? Just asking
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
@@marieoleary527 she saw it before she started the channel.
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
@@marieoleary527 look in the links on her home page and click on the one that says Letterboxd
@edwardimhoff31063 ай бұрын
You need to see Toby McGuire with Michael Cain in 'Cider House Rules' .P.S. You look Beautiful in that Hat. ...
@markwang773 ай бұрын
i'm not even a fan of horses and i loved this movie. i must've watched the match race scene a hundred times alone. "TURN HIM LOOSE!"
@johnathanstruble10643 ай бұрын
Ugly Cry, Snotty nose, and a warmer heart... right there with ya.❤
@BryanPAllen3 ай бұрын
Such a great reaction !
@nebidiaswift52003 ай бұрын
I love horse movies my favorite is Hidalgo you should def check that one if you haven’t!
@bossfan493 ай бұрын
She's seen it.
@jonjones18723 ай бұрын
This is a great movie.... If your an animal lover it'll be 1 of your favorite ALL-TIME movies!!!!
@Croweyes11213 ай бұрын
24:44 LOL
@marieoleary5273 ай бұрын
If you get a chance, please read the book. It’s excellent and gets into more of the characters
@oldgeezer33243 ай бұрын
Secritariat -----Story of the fastest race horse ever recorded. You cdan find his actual races online