Review of Phar Lap (1983) by Sam M — 27 Feb 2014

Australian, inspirational, tense...

4 Steven Spielbergs.

This review of Phar Lap (1983) was written by Sam M on 27 Feb 2014.

Phar Lap has generally received positive reviews.

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My girlfriend loves this movie, she say it's the best movie ever made. Definitely the best horse movie, she says…

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By Jessica U (53) on 31 Dec 2007

One of my favourite movies as a child. Not sure how much sentimentality plays in my five stars lol…

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By Lucinda D (4) on 21 Aug 2007

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Awesome! Still love this film years later and with each viewing. Inspirational but sad commentary of human nature…

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By David B (3,254) on 10 Jun 2007

Angharad and I bawled at this on a day skipping college…

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By Wanda (5) on 14 May 2008

Excellent true story of what a race horse endures to become the best. Definitely worth renting…

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I guess I'm a bit of sentimental sap but I couldn't resist, Melbourne Cup Day and i'd never seen this film...now all boxes ticked…

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I really love this movie,it just tells the story of a champion with happy and sad parts...#1 fav movie…

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By Aaron T (455) on 09 Dec 2007

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