Review of Seabiscuit (2003) by Doug P — 17 Sep 2009

A movie about horseracing. I thought I would hate it going in, but I didn't. I didn't love it.

This review of Seabiscuit (2003) was written by Doug P on 17 Sep 2009.

Seabiscuit has generally received positive reviews.

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