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So who is Jim Wilson? He has won Best Picture for "Dances with Wolves" and produced "The Bodyguard," both with Kevin Costner.

No big time reviews yet, but those that have seen it say its a film you can take your family to, where the odds are against you but you come out on top. Where the good guys as in the old cowboy movies win in real life. A funny, heartfelt film that will tear you up at the end.

Enjoy the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr61y0CY16U

1 posted on 03/27/2014 6:33:08 PM PDT by CedarDave

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For two full weeks the movie can be seen only in New Mexico. Even down here in Oil Patch City I'm getting a ticket for the Saturday matinee.

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2 posted on 03/27/2014 6:37:23 PM PDT by CedarDave (John Bolton comparing Kerry to Putin: "A cupcake negotiating with a steak knife.")

Watched some of the discussion last Sunday during the Sunland Derby broadcast.

3 posted on 03/27/2014 6:42:21 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")

5 posted on 03/27/2014 6:48:39 PM PDT by Bullish (America should yank Obama like a rotten tooth before he poisons the entire body)

Found a positive, very enthusiastic review:

50:1 is the title, since these were the steep odds against Mine That Bird winning the Kentucky Derby. There are spectacular moments in sports. The turnaround, basket catch by Willy Mays in the outfield is something that comes readily to mind. Others as well are spellbinding and exhilerating. Mine That Bird's entry into legend, too, should be included. The Run for the Roses is often referred to as the most exciting two minutes in sports. Whoever started the rumor was made into an honest man or honest woman in 2009.

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It is hard to resist such an emotional victory, won not by the high and mighty sippers of mint juleps, but the scrappy cowpunchers from the land of chili peppers. There are a few scenes in the movie that got it a PG-13 rating. Otherwise, Mine That Bird, the movie, could very well be the best family film out there. The owner's prayer that the horse just not finish last was more than answered, to put it mildly. In my opinion, 50:1 also qualifies as a modern Western, the beleaguered genre going through tough times. Recommended.

Examiner.com: Mine That Bird, the Movie

7 posted on 03/27/2014 7:00:15 PM PDT by CedarDave (John Bolton comparing Kerry to Putin: "A cupcake negotiating with a steak knife.")

Sounds like a good movie. Here's the current listing of projected theaters: 50:1 theaters

8 posted on 03/27/2014 7:28:51 PM PDT by Girlene (Hey, NSA!)

Count me as one who winces... I was there that day. And, NO... I had NO TICKETS that included that freaking bird.

I can’t wait to see the movie though... I like ALL horse racing movies!

9 posted on 03/27/2014 7:30:09 PM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them!)

This really is a great story-can’t wait to see it on film.

11 posted on 03/28/2014 3:52:19 AM PDT by Pajamajan (Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait. Do it today.>)

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