Blogcritics: Comments on Seabiscuit: A Tribute to the Little Guy

Comment by Howard Owens

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:49:39 EDT

As I said in my own post on the movie, I thought Jeff Bridge's performance was outstanding. Cooper was good, too, but I really think Bridges deserves some award considerations.

Comment by Mark Saleski

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:42:35 EDT

i agree...the book rocks!. it's one of the few non-fiction books i've read that flows like an action-adventure. great stuff.

Comment by Steve Rhodes

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:41:21 EDT

He did lose 35 pounds to play the role. He still was much heavier than jokeys should be, but I can't think of many actors who are that skinny. Pollard was 5'7" which was tall for a jockey, but Seabiscuit was required to carry so much weight that he could weigh more than most jockeys. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I wrote about the documentary which is repeating on many PBS stations tonight (monday). It is also out on DVD. Still, I urge people to read the book first. There is so much more in the book.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 16:49:34 EDT

Isn't Tobey Maguire a little large to be playing a jockey?