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The Derby Stallion

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Rated 2.5 stars
Average rating
(51%)
 
Starring: Bill Cobbs | Zac Efron | William R. Moses | Tonja Walker | Michael Nardelli
Director: Craig Clyde
Studio: MOMENTUM PICTURES
Run time: 98 mins
Genres: Drama | Family
Languages: English
Released: April 06, 2009

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL's Zac Efron leads this heartwarming drama about a teen who finds direction with the help of a horse. Patrick McCardle (Efron) is a typical 15-year-old who doesn't know where his life is going, and his successful dad isn't content to let him just be himself. But when Patrick meets a horse trainer, he might have finally discovered something that makes him happy. With the trainer's help, Patrick begins to prepare for the Derby Cup, where he'll have to face his own fears and a rich bully.

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14 out of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 3.0 stars
The Derby Stallion

A Customer from Essex, 16th April, 2009

The Derby Stallion is a great film for kids. It's a straightforward storyline that makes you think positively about your dreams, being courageous in chasing them and staring bullies in the face. It's about being the best that you can be. The Derby Stallion is a touching story and the performances are relatively strong. It's a great film to see and well worth the rental but don't expect anything too demanded.

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3 out of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 1.0 stars
Dont bother

A Customer from Musselburgh, 7th May, 2009

If this is the alternative to High School Musical as a career move Ephron should stick with musicals. The storyline is laboured and sacharine sweet and the acting stilted and poor. Don't bother, since you don't even get to really see the horse much and he is by far the best performer.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 2.0 stars
The Derby Stallion

Caspall from , 13th June, 2009

OK watcheable film my 7 year old really liked it

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Rated 0.0 stars
The Derby Stallion

A Customer from Oxford, 7th September, 2009

My daughters ( 7 and 9) love Zac Efron which is why I hired this film, but they found it slow and boring and made me turn it off after 15mins.

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Rated 2.0 stars
Was ok if you are in to Zac Effron

Jacket from from Surrey, 31st August, 2009

I watched this with my daughter. I t was a harmless film. What did make me laugh was how Zac seemed a little afraid of the horse!

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Rated 5.0 stars
Good family film

A Customer from Chelmsford, 15th August, 2009

this is a feel good film. predictable but the whole family can enjoy it.

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Rated 3.0 stars
Seabiscuit vs. The Karate Kid

Brighouse1971 from , 9th August, 2009

Zac Efron and his horse sense! It certainly was quite an experience to see the High School Musical star in a different role. Not basketball, but horses! This movie is a light entertaining piece of TV afternoon drama, with some beautiful scenery and a sensitive topic, about achieving his goals in life and standing up for themself. Its not a major blockbuster but it was beautifully put together. And additional to see Zac in a little different role than the basketball playing beau!

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