Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0
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Shadow—film to be cherished—has that ‘old-timey’ feel from a 1950s
movie backed with a script that knows where its going and does it with
assurance. These are the films that we want to see and that we need to return
to…simple, down-to-earth, family films that build good values, human-ness into
their story line. No matter how old or young you are, this film offers earthy
entertainment that is relatable and well-received. This simple story earns its
WOW! BRAVO! ENCORE! for a performance by Walter Matthau, Andrew Rubin, Steve
Burns, and Michael Hershewe that, yes, has been told before…but so welcome
after the last several decades of overwhelmingly soul-injuring presentations
that do not feed or nourish the good that exists in the human spirit. It is a
slow down and feel life movie.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Storyline
A
dad and his sons raise a foal in hopes that it will be a winning race horse.
Additional Thanks
Thank
you to Director Martin Ritt for directing effort. Thank you to Executive
Producer Michael Levee for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Michael
Levee for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Lloyd
Bourdelle (Walter Matthau), sarah Blue (Alexis Smith), Mike Marsh (Robert
Webber), Tom Patterson (Murray Hamilton), Buddy Bourdelle (Andrew Rubin), Randy
Bourdelle (Steve Burns), Kelly Marsh (Susan Myers), Casey Bourdelle (Michael
Hershewe), Calvin Lebec (Harry Caesar), Jimmy Judson (Joel Fluellen), Dr.
Williamson (Whit Bissell), and Donovan (James M. Halty).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes.
This is what people are
looking for now. Re-connecting to earth as our home planet and re-evaluation of
our attachment to seeking monetary gain over strong ethical values.
Video Critique Available Here:
Ben Meyers
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