How sad is this?

A Masterpiece!

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Along the lines of a documentary, the movie "Buck" explores the life of well-known horse trainer, Buck Brannaman. The film is told through the vantage point of Buck, his close friends and family, and the individuals who have been influenced by his teaching.I believe that the most interesting part of the film was Buck's passion for horses. He viewed horses in the same manner as humans, with feelings, pains, personalities. His chemistry with these fascinating creatures was so admirable that he was hired to consult on the movie "Horse Whisperer". Buck's ability to train horses in a humane way has established trust between him and the horses as well as their trainers.Overall, this film was thoroughly inspiring. Buck's life is a testimony of how one's past can be overshadowed by their future. He experienced harsh abuse as a child, overcame it, and lived to tell the tale. The cruel way he was raised has given him all the more drive to be a better man and to be a good husband and father. His story is not only inspirational but opens the audiences eyes to a new level of understanding between man and horse.

This documentary tells the story of Buck Brannaman a cowboy who's understanding of horses seems to be unmatched. Buck tours the country for months of the year providing seminars for horse owners everywhere. This documentary follows him to many of his different seminars where they capture Buck doing what he does best. What makes this film unique, and worth watching is the unique way Buck treats the horses he works with. Along with that comes the ability for these horses to seem a lot smarter than most horses, and trained to another level than the average horse. The training seen in the opening minutes of the film leaves a certain wow factor on the viewer. These awesome events are the prologue to the inspiring story to come. As the film progresses it begins to describe Buck's childhood, which was a very troubled one and formed him into the man he is today. Buck's childhood is directly related to the work he does today. It was the events of his past that helped him form some of the techniques he uses in his demonstrations. Buck often describes horses like "children" he uses this analogy to describe the way they must be raised. Buck's respect for these animals is touching to say the least. This film combines Buck's love, with life lessons for all to learn. The lessons apply to more than just horses, this film teaches you how to live your life in such a way that you positively affect everyone you meet. Every interview in the film shares the same message about how wonderful Buck is, and through watching this film you too can share this awesome opinion. The director does a wonderful job at capturing the magic that is Buck Brennaman, and I would recommend this film to anyone and everyone.

The movie Buck is a documentary made by Cindy Meehl. The movie talks about the life and story of the man, Buck Brennaman, with the woes and hardships that he has had to face. When you first watch this movie, you don't really know what you're getting into. You may be asking the words "why am I watching this?". The summary on netflix says its a documentary that talks about a man who the "horse whisperer" was named after. That's weird. If that didn't raise some red flags, I doubt the rest of this review will be helpful to you. You probably don't even like horses that much.But you got started. You're watching this 50 year old man, saddle up, and talk about horses. There are so many questions running through your mind. However, you watch it through, and in the end you feel some sort of way. Something you haven't felt in a while, and you don't know how you feel about it. I'm here to explain it to you. Here's how it goes.The plot is talking about his life (duh. its a documentary. (Just listen...)). It is a saddening childhood, that certainly left me feeling as if I was heartbroken. Abusive relationship, dead guardian angel. The sadness felt in the movie was astonishing; It was not something you would expect from a documentary about horses. However, there is an underlying theme throughout the story, and the real protagonist was there all along. The protagonist is the horse. What is a horse, and what are they considered? Are they lowlier than us? Are they better? Are they meant to be kept like a dog is? The answer is confusing.Brannanman has many beliefs of horses. He believes that they are the ones that are extensions of yourself; that they are supposed to be loved like a family member, and that "the horse is a mirror of your soul", as if they reflect themselves through you. He goes on to state that a horse is supposed to be an extension of your body and you should be able to control it like anything else in your body. However, in the end, Buck breaks horses in for a living. He makes sure that a horse knows that they are the pets. Colts (young horses) are exactly like children. They are the ones that have to be broken in, and showed that they are not superior to the human in anyway. The 3 year old horse in the movie is the perfect example of this. The horse was oxygen deprived at birth. It was in need of dire help at birth due to the circumstances at its birth, but it wasn't given it. It was supposed to be a link and mirror of the owner, but it wasn't. In the end, it was just put down like the rest of the lowly animals that don't behave. Buck's ideology is interesting. He says that a horse is supposed to be like a human, but a human would never be put down just because it didn't listen.Buck's ideology is interesting. It is not concrete, but it is interesting. He tries to practice as he teaches, but he contradicts himself along the way. This documentary was definitely interesting, and I would recommend it to most, just due to the amazing struggles that Buck had to face, and to see someone come from the bottom of despair like that is amazing. However, if you wanted to get into the theological points of view of the story, I would disagree with this being a good watch.

Much can be said about Buck Brannaman, he's a father, a husband, a friend, and of course a cowboy. However Buck is different, he is has a talent, one in which he uses in order to help people all around the United States befriend their horses. This documentary truly dwells into the life that Buck lives day to day. Buck, coming from a rough childhood inspires people to be kind not only their horses but also to others and themselves. He believes that "a horse in the mirror to the riders soul" and through many examples throughout the film, his belief in greatly supported. With an underlying message on "kindness" the film tries to teach viewers that kindness truly is the way to befriend, and work with nearly anyone and anything. In the movie Buck is able to gain the trust of nearly every horse he come in contact with, believing that they should be treated as if it were a child and you were its parent. This message is able to get across to the viewers and truly make you think about how treat one another. Overall a good movie with a great underlying message.