Review of Buck (2011) by Billy F — 03 Oct 2012

A nice movie about a genuine horse whisperer.

This review of Buck (2011) was written by Billy F on 03 Oct 2012.

Buck has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Alaina P (2) on 25 Apr 2012

Even if Buck is repetitious at points it still manages to be a rich documentation of a man who communicate better with horses than with people…

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By Michele L (61) on 22 Sep 2012

Loved this documentary. I even watched the deleted scenes. Might even watch it again before I return it to the Library…

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By Catherine Shoard (160) for Guardian (4,584) on 26 Apr 2012

There's a whole heap of Americana to wallow in here, but it's testimony to the director and subject that Buck still trots along at such a lick…

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By Ashley Clark (57) for Little White Lies (3,136) on 25 Apr 2012

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