Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
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59 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

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  • Starring: Dakota Fanning, Kurt Russell, Oded Fehr
  • Summary: Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story tells the story of a father who, for the love of his daughter, sacrifices almost everything to save the life of an injured racehorse and bring the promising filly back to her former glory. (DreamWorks)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    88
    Thebest sports movies aren't really about sports. Dreamer has a few thundering horse races, but its finest moments are beautifully still ones, like the one in which a little girl peeks through a fence to give a lame filly a Popsicle.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    A well-made use of familiar materials.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Tasha Robinson
    60
    There are no surprises in Dreamer--except that for all its visible and unselfconscious schmaltz, it's actually pretty enjoyable.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    Recycles just about every sentimental ploy and cliche from a raft of horse racing movies.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 6 out of 22
  1. DonnaB.
    10
    In a time of such violence, this is truly a welcomed movie. One based on unconditional love. Love for an injured animal that could have had its life cut short instead of being given the time, care and love to heal, allowing it to do what it was meant to do... run. A truly heartwarming movie.… Expand
  2. SusanM.
    8
    How cold do you have to be to not like this movie? What were you expecting from it? It's a cute movie about a kid and horse and a family that finds itself in the face of hardship. I quite enjoyed it. Dakota Fanning is a terrific actress!… Collapse
  3. riferrari
    7
    I enjoyed watching this movie, but I wish there were more progression with the horse and the characters before going into the very best race (such as the true steel movie, where there were many challenges, where they start losing and win later).… Expand
  4. Hollie
    3
    Froman the problem is it is NOT TRUE Story telling. It is complete FANTASY LAND and that is the problem. Nothing is truthful nor makes any sense. The story is a fabrication of the author. In other words it is a total lie. If you want to tell a FAIRYTALE based on a TRUE story you don't lie to your audience. This is what Disney did. Very slow moving and unbelievable. Not only did this NOT HAPPEN, it can't happen.… Expand

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