The theme of horse racing has always been the missing type on the screen, and "The Pentium Era" is naturally a classic masterpiece that has to be mentioned. "A Generation of Pride Horses" is almost identical to the former in terms of the overall structure of the film. The three core characters of horse racing owner, rider, and horse trainer are the souls that the movie focuses on. Surrounding the absolute protagonist of horse racing, it slowly spreads out according to the time course, training, competition, and glory. Inspirational films are so direct and sincere. Whether they are simple and easy-to-understand maxims or profound and obscure philosophies, they are bred in ordinary life behaviors that the public can involve or participate in. For this reason, in most cases, the audience can easily understand every nerve that the film intends to express. But knowing it is one thing, knowing it through is another. It's often more straightforward to say than to do. This dilemma of dry thunder and no rain is also something that inspirational movies want to spurn and correct. When the heart is shocked and the soul resonates, it is probably not far from the action.
Different from "The Pentium Era", "A Generation of Pride Horses" stripped the skin of the background of the times, rather than the advancing force spawned by the economic depression. The problem facing the protagonist Penny is not about the honor of the country, not about the suffering of the people, but just whether his family can continue to have a better future. As a traditional housewife, taking care of the children and husband’s daily life is the most boring and indispensable duty. The dreams and throbbing I had when I was young, gradually disappeared, everything is engraved with the mark of step by step. When the career her father was passionate about before his death was about to turn into dust and copper, she resolutely chose to stand up, erect a towering banner, and shoulder all the important tasks and hopes alone. For Penny, her inspirational story started close to the sunset, while for Secretaryiat, its immortal faith and glory have just begun. The original English name of "A Generation of Pride Horses" is derived from the name of this legendary racing horse "Secretariat". Not being optimistic about being born before, emerging from a fledgling, until the end, arrogant to the crowd, all this seems to be arranged smoothly by God in advance. And this is not the exclusive plot line of inspirational films. After all, the reason why "inspirational" is called "inspirational", its ultimate success is inevitable, and even more so.
The details of the film are quite vivid and vivid, which is why "A Generation of Pride Horses" can resonate so much and be so exciting. Several complete horse races, the capture of the lens is smart and gorgeous, and the editing of the pictures is bright and refreshing, which fully interprets the suffocating tension on the court. The Secretariat's deep breathing, methodical pace, and the trembling of every muscle on the body deeply attracted the audience's attention to the film. Recall that in "East Wind and Rain", that short "dog running show" is also the most impressive part of the whole movie. It can be said that secretariat is exactly Penny, and the eye contact and game in the evening show even more that they are indeed a whole. They all yearn for victory and refuse to think about failure; they believe in miracles and believe that they can create miracles. Of course, Penny can't really be as innocent as Secretaryiat. Every household has hard-to-read scriptures. What Penny has to face is not only the success or failure of the game, the profit and loss of the profit and loss, but also the gradual alienation of family belonging. However, as far as this point is concerned, the film is still the end, and there is no more bridge segment to interpret it. This also makes the core of "A Generation of Pride Horses" simpler and purer, with less secular disturbances, and weakening the feelings other than secretariat.
Another reason why "A Generation of Pride Horses" made me feel so moved and passionate was its soundtrack. It looks like "The Lord of the Rings" when the atmosphere is bold, and the composition of several evening racecourses is very beautiful and fascinating. When it is gentle and peaceful, it is like Xiaojiabiyu, which makes one's heart relaxed. Although I know in my heart that Secretaryariat will eventually win the game, but watching its steps and breathing heavily, I can't help but sweat for it. Of course, I never expected that it would win so perfect, so hearty. Diane Lynn, the actor of Penny, played flawlessly, especially her affectionate eyes, communicating with secretariat's soul that can only be understood. I have always listed "Achieving Things in People" as a textbook-level work of modern inspirational films, and "A Generation of Pride Horses" obviously shakes the former's position in my heart. Perhaps the legend of Secretaryiat and Penny has inspired many generations, but today, at least they have inspired me. Run, like Secretaryariat.
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