That’s right, the latest horse adventure from the silver screen, Secretariat will be available to everyone on DVD & Blu-ray January 25th, 2011. Secretariat isn’t just a movie about a horse, it’s the story of people who sacrificed because they were inspired by the heart of that horse.
The Movie
This is a powerful & thrilling movie that chronicles the career of the 1973 Triple Crown winner and his owner, Penny Chenery, faithfully played by played by Academy Award® and Golden Globe nominee Diane Lane. The home entertainment debut includes hours of never-before-shared footage, exclusive interviews, deleted scenes and even more about the horse who ran his way into many hearts.
Pete Hammond of Boxoffice Magazine called the film, “A truly exciting, beautifully made movie that makes a run for the heart and will have you standing up and cheering. ‘Secretariat’ is thrilling and inspiring entertainment for everyone. Diane Lane is wonderful. John Malkovich is terrific. It’s this year’s ‘Blind Side.”
Rave reviews of the movie and a blinding all-star cast including Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh, Kevin Connolly & Nelsan Ellis are sure to make this a family favorite at home as well.
A Quick Rundown of the Film
Secretariat is an exciting journey into the world of horse racing, following one champion chestnut horse and his unlikely owner, Penny Chenery. Penny was a housewife who risked everything to allow this lightening-fast animal to fulfill his vast potential on the racetrack.
Bonus Features on DVD Blu-ray Release
It’s always exciting when the home version of movies are released because they are generally accompanied by a slew of behind-the-scenes goodies. This is no exception and the new release will feature a variety of exclusive perks, including:
- How races were choreographed for filming
- A video interview with the inspirational Penny Chenery herself
- Audio commentary by director Randall Wallace
- Deleted scenes
- Multi-angle simulation of the 1973 Preakness
- Learn more about Secretariat (or ‘Red’)
Ulterior Motive
I must admit, I have an ulterior motive for sharing all of this great stuff about the upcoming DVD Blu-ray release, I’ll be giving a copy away to one lucky horse-loving reader. Stay tuned in the days to come to learn more about this exciting giveaway (& what you have to do to win it). 😉
I’ve been waiting for this movie to come to my theater! But it never did! I’m totally getting the dvd
Thanks for sharing. I do want the DVD.
I remember watching the races that year.I was just a kid then. I remember my father and I placing a bet of one dollar against eachother.I remember chosing Secretariat just because I loved the way he came out on the track.Very majestic and ready to win. He just had something about him. And that was the first time I ever saw him. I also remember the excitement I felt when he won, not only the first race, but all 3 races.My father didn`t have much to say then.I would love to have the movie. If only to finally get to know the horse and the people in his life.He was above all my most faverite there ever was.
Horses, Horse Racing and a true Story, I love it, I like it and only people know how imported Secretariat was. A horse do not care very much about the money, more about how he is loved. Everything comes together. A fantastic movie I really would enjoy to own.
I loved the movie. Even though I never saw him race he was a great horse out of my perspective. Again… LOVED the MOVIE!!