Review of National Velvet (1945) by Philip French for The Observer (UK) — 18 May 1994
Though it’s often cited on lists of the greatest sports movies, or horse movies, or movies for children—all citations this magnificent film deserves—National Velvet is perhaps dearest to me for its lovingly detailed and precise portrait of this very particular mother-daughter relationship, and for the intertwined performances of the dry, laconic Revere and the tremulously radiant Taylor (who was already, at age 12, a sophisticated and sensitive actress).
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This review of National Velvet (1945) was written by Philip French and published by The Observer (UK) on 18 May 1994.
National Velvet has generally received very positive reviews.
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