If, like me, you’re tired of the occasional sports drama, especially when it comes to horses, I think you’ll be surprised at how good “The Dream Horses of Europa Linn” is. While the film doesn’t reinvent the wheel in terms of narrative, its perfectly balanced structure of heart, humor, and drama ensures that the film transcends any air of predictability. The film follows Jana Vox (Tony Collette) who decides to breed racehorses based on a true story on movieswatch24. He convinces his neighbors to form a syndicate and place a bet on the horse with the help of the experienced Howard Davis (Damian Lewis).
Winning the biggest race of his career
From the pines comes Dream League, an unlikely racing champion who outlasts Ian’s investment and makes the Welsh town proud. If you’ve seen any movie about a racehorse (or horses), you probably know how it ends: the racehorse (and the town) overcomes great odds and ends up winning the biggest (or bravest) race of his career. But it’s that journey that makes “Dream Horses” an enjoyable watch and one of the best movies of the year.
Enjoy Sharp script and superb acting
“Feel good” is a term I rarely use. I don’t want to sound like a snob, but how exactly does a movie make you feel “good”? First, there has to be some joy in the movie, either in the script or in the acting. Or better yet, both. And guess what? Thanks to a sharp script and superb acting, “Dream Horses” finds that spillover of joy. Everyone is at their best here, especially Toni Collette, who plays a fairly understated role as Ian Vox, but shows off her eclectic talents better than any film she’s been in lately (with the exception of “Inheritance”).
A Horse enhances the town quality
Throughout the film, Ian is guided by the belief that, despite having about a 1% chance of winning, the “Dream League” will bring great success and prosperity to the town in the race. Damian Lewis is also excellent as Howard Davies. However, his role is too formal to outshine Colette and the other supporting characters who embody the pure spirit of the town. Not only do we see the town and the horse intertwined, but we also see an extended family made up of a bond. And the horse enhances the town’s quality of life, lifting the residents’ somber spirits in their hour of need.
The film progressed and Dream Alliance
At first, the league was just trying to cash in on the Dream League, and Ian was the only one who saw something special in the horse. But as the film progressed and Dream Alliance failed, the group began to realize that it wasn’t just about the money, it was also about the horses. What a horse Dream Alliance is! I mean, each of his races is not only an incredibly predictable spectacle but exciting at the same time. Of course, I’m saying this somewhat contradictorily, but there wasn’t a moment when I wasn’t emotionally invested in the story.
Result
The characters gradually transport you to a remote Welsh town with a strong sense of community, while immersing you in the rather snobbish and aristocratic world of pure dream horse racing. As a result, Dream Horses feels particularly human and raw in its emotional power. The comedy scenes are funny and the dramatic scenes hit all the right emotional notes, leaving you almost completely enthralled. These dramatic moments are enhanced by Benjamin Woodgate’s music, which is strongly reminiscent of John Lunn’s compositions in “Downton Abbey”. As “Dream League” continues, the reverb becomes more intense and the piano begins to burn as if set on fire. It is a rare beauty in a seemingly simple film.
